Understanding FMLA and CFRA Leaves in California
Federal and state leave laws, like the CFRA (California Family Rights Act) and the FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act), often times contain conflicting and overlapping employer obligations in regard to employee leave. One of the most common mistakes regarding employee leave is the denial of family or medical leave by Human Resources as mandated by […]
Understanding New Harassment Prevention Laws in California
The Californian law takes sexual harassment in the workplace very seriously. Notably, the state has instituted mandatory sexual harassment training for some employer categories in order to prevent sexually abusive conduct. SB 396 To begin with, as per SB 396, any organization with at least 50 employees is legally required to give employees in a […]
Understanding Independent Contractor Laws in California
In California, as it is with essentially any state, the laws for employing, paying, and recording usage of an independent contractor vary greatly from those of simply hiring a company employee. In many instances, usage of independent contractors can alleviate strains placed upon you or your business due to employment laws, especially the strident restrictions […]
New Hiring Practice Laws in California
California law bans managers from choosing the states of employment in light of captures or confinements that did not bring about a conviction and investment to a pre-program diversionary. AB 1008 cancelations these arrangements for more grounded hostile to separation measures. After producing results, it is against the law work rehearse for bosses with at […]
Overview: New Immigration Laws in the California Workplace
The California legislature has passed a number of the employment bills that Governor Brown has signed into law. Most of these new laws are related to the wages, hiring practices, immigration, and some other workplace protection. Each and every employee should be aware of the new workplace laws to ensure that are not violating those […]
Understanding COBRA in California
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a federal law that concerns group health plans and employers that cover 20 or more employees. Its main objective is to preserve your group health plan in case your job ends or your hours are reduced. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About COBRA Who is Eligible for COBRA? Coverage […]
Rules on Employer Cooperation with Immigration Enforcement Authorities
After Gov. Jerry Brown assented several bills presented to him as new laws, California employers have a responsibility of having them at their fingertips lest they violate the new laws of the land. Among the several bills which are now, the law is the Immigration Bill. The bill passed by California legislators was a response […]
General Labor Law FAQ’s
Labor Law or the Employment Law represents a legal relationship between the employees and their employers. Labor Law related statutes appear at all government levels. The regulation governing the employer/employee relationship starts immediately an employer makes an employment offer to an employee. This law regulates the whole employee/employer relationship-from the hiring process down to the […]
What You Need To Know About Labor Unions
Humans are social beings. You will note that most employees normally form labor unions in their companies or organizations to band together. There are several reasons why most employees consider joining these unions. Some of these reasons include: negotiate for better working conditions, better salaries and so on. You will note that these unions are […]
New California Hiring Practices Laws
With Gov. Jerry Brown signing some new bills into law last year (2017), it is essential for California entrepreneurs and lawyers to familiarize themselves with them. The new laws are diverse. They range from workplace protection laws, wages and hours, health and safety, leave and benefits to hiring practices laws. Some of these mentioned laws […]