Employee who loses job after absence to care for sick relative may qualify for unemployment benefits
California employees who voluntarily leave their job with “good cause” as defined by the applicable regulation are entitled to…
Workplace violence restraining orders limited to threats against employees
A recent California court of appeal ruling addresses what an employer must show to get a workplace violence restraining order (WVRO) when a…
August 29th, 2022 | Categories: News, Employment Law
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On the road again: Compensating work related travel
After limiting work related travel due to the pandemic, many employers are sending their employees to out-of-town sales meetings, conferences, and…
August 15th, 2022 | Categories: News, Employment Law
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Employer’s duty to ‘provide’ employee seating
Under the California wage orders governing most workplaces, all working employees must be “provided with suitable seats when the nature of…
August 1st, 2022 | Categories: News, Employment Law
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What to do when on onsite employee tests positive for COVID-19
On July 6, The New York Times cited a new survey that found most Americans believe their lives are “at least approaching pre-pandemic…
July 18th, 2022 | Categories: News, Employment Law
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No payment due for pre-employment drug test time and travel costs
California law generally requires an employer to compensate employees while employees are under the employer’s control. In addition, Labor…
July 4th, 2022 | Categories: News, Employment Law
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Consequences for employers that get employee breaks wrong
The California Supreme Court recently ruled that premium pay owed to employees whom an employer requires to work during their breaks is a form of…
June 20th, 2022 | Categories: News, Employment Law
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COVID-19 infection may not be disability, says San Diego federal judge
As a Hertz management associate in National City, Michelle Roman’s responsibilities included screening employees for COVID-19 symptoms.…
June 6th, 2022 | Categories: News, Employment Law
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Deadline looms for small employers to establish retirement programs
The CalSavers program requires for-profit and non-profit employers with five or more employees, at least one of whom is age 18, to offer their…
May 23rd, 2022 | Categories: News, Employment Law
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When it comes to religion and work, company policy a factor
The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard argument on the case of a public high school football coach who lost his job for refusing to discontinue his…