Author: Vanessa Greene

Navigating Halloween in the Workplace
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Posted in Discrimination Harassment

No Tricks, Just Treats: Navigating Halloween in the Workplace

As Halloween approaches this year, employees may be eager to bring some festive spirit into the workplace by dressing up in costumes. While costumes can…

San Diego County’s New Fair Chance Ordinance Starts Soon
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San Diego County’s New Fair Chance Ordinance Starts Soon

Effective October 10, 2024, San Diego County’s new Fair Chance Ordinance increases protections for job applicants with conviction records by restricting how employers can use…

Hiring, fair chance provisions
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Posted in Local Ordinances

Beyond State Law: LA County’s Stricter Fair Chance Ordinance Takes Effect September 3

Next week, on Tuesday, September 3, to be exact, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance takes effect — and its provisions are far stricter…

California's Family Leave Mediation, Paid Family Leave Grants Updates
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Posted in Paid Family Leave Time Off

California’s Family Leave Mediation, Paid Family Leave Grants Updates

California’s Family Leave Mediation program and Paid Family Leave Grants program — aimed at supporting small businesses and their employees in managing family leave —…

U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Chevron deference
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U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Chevron: What It Means for Employers

On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Chevron, USA Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, a case that, for nearly four decades, mandated…

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Posted in Local Ordinances

California Local Minimum Wage Increases Starting July 1, 2024

Instead of the beginning of the year, several California cities and counties implement their local minimum wage rate increases on July 1. California employers with employees…

remote employee
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Posted in Hiring

Many Steps to Consider When Hiring Out-of-State Remote Worker

I run a business in California and would like to hire someone from a different state to work remotely. What, if any, additional steps should…

Los Angeles County’s New Fair Workweek Ordinance
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Los Angeles County’s New Fair Workweek Ordinance

Los Angeles County recently approved a fair workweek ordinance, which goes into effect on July 1, 2025. This new ordinance is similar to the City…

EEOC Releases Updated Workplace Harassment Guidance
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EEOC Releases Updated Workplace Harassment Guidance

On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its updated “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace.” This new guidance updates,…

FTC Effectively Bans Workplace Non-Compete Agreements
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Posted in Hiring Termination

FTC Effectively Bans Workplace Non-Compete Agreements

Important Update: As of August 20, 2024, a federal court issued an order blocking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from implementing its nationwide rule banning…