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Starting in January, an estimated 200,000 California companies with 15 or more workers must reveal pay levels on all job postings. On Sept. 27, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a so-called pay transparency bill into law. The new rules follow similar laws in other states...
Many Californians have been using marijuana legally since the 1990s, when it became legal for medical purposes. Although it’s been legal for adult recreational use since 2016, employment laws haven’t kept up with this widespread use. For example, businesses that...
While the worst of the pandemic seems to be behind us, its shadow still hangs over business supply chains and staffing issues. Meanwhile, challenges like the climate crisis and inflation are causing their own brand of turmoil. While 2023 isn’t a bad year to start a...
While it might be surprising to some employers, California does not require them to provide workers with an employee handbook. However, businesses with five or more employees must distribute written policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment and retaliation...
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) fielded more than 67,000 workplace discrimination claims in 2020. Over half of those complaints were for retaliation, followed in second place by worker disability claims at 36.1%. The EEOC recovered over $439...
California’s at-will labor rules generally allow employers to terminate workers at any time. Likewise, at-will employees can usually leave their job without notice. However, several exceptions exist where lawsuits against an employer can result. Violations that can...
Starting a new company or buying an existing business can be challenging at any time, but it comes with increased pressures and considerations during volatile economic periods. It’s estimated that roughly half a million U.S. businesses are sold each year in up and...
Most companies require at least some of their employees to sign an employment agreement or contract. These documents are typically required for executive, administrative and professional employees, especially if they control or have access to private and sensitive...
Family and medical leave requests are among the greatest challenges for California companies, especially small businesses. But it is crucial to understand federal and state laws granting certain rights to employees to take a leave of absence from the workplace....
Many businesses begin with a unique idea that becomes synonymous with their brand, leading to years or even decades of success. In most cases, the creator took steps to protect their intellectual property (IP) long before seeing the dividends. Still, it’s surprising...