How Should Employers Handle the California Labor Commissioner? An employer should avoid being involved in an investigation by the Labor Commissioner at all costs. These investigations come as a result of an employee complaint and…
Reducing the Risk of Employee Lawsuits Employee lawsuits are a very real threat to small and mid-sized businesses, with one in five facing litigation. The average expense of defending such action is $125,000 for the…
Is an Employee Handbooks Necessary Employee handbooks are commonly written and distributed to bring clarity and foster communication about workplace expectations. They can also prevent issues or legal liability. An employee handbook is a useful…
Employee Stock Options When trying to hire new employees, a piece of equity in the business can be a very enticing offer. The amount of stock that is offered to new employees needs to be…
Firing an Employee Firing an employee is an unfortunate but unavoidable fact of owning a business. There are a wide range of reasons to fire someone, whether they violate rules or are simply not the…
Overtime for Nonexempt Salaried Employees Many employers assume that salaried employees are automatically exempt and not entitled to overtime or other statutory benefits. Employers assume that a yearly salary (which usually exceeds minimum wage) is…
Furlough Definition When it comes to private businesses and non-union workforces in California, the furlough definition is unique. In these instances, furlough is a temporary layoff or a required unpaid leave due to lack of…
Employee rights and Marijuana As the sale and use of Marijuana is becoming legal across the US, each state is forming new laws around it. Now that Marijuana is becoming legal for adults to use…
Time off Work to Vote Everyone has the right to vote. In California, voter’s rights are protected by the California Elections Code § 14000. According to § 14000, employees can take reasonable time off to…
