Grandma Asks for FMLA for Grandbaby
My employee wants to take federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave when her daughter has a baby. Can I deny her request? Typically,…
Updated Human Trafficking Notices Released
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) recently released updated human trafficking notices for employers. California law requires some businesses to post a human trafficking…
California Back as No. 1 ‘Judicial Hellhole’ in Nation
California has landed atop the “Judicial Hellholes” list again, according to the latest ranking of the “most unfair” civil litigation courts by the American Tort…
HR Boot Camp Seminars for 2019 Start Next Month
Are there any exceptions to California’s meal and rest break rules? How does the New Parent Leave Act interact with the federal Family and Medical…
Lump Sum Vacation May Have Employers Taking Their Lumps
I want my employees to have 10 days of vacation each year, but I don’t want them to have to wait to use it while…
Labor Commissioner Releases “Blacklist” of Port Trucking Companies
A new law, SB 1402, went into effect on January 1 of this year and imposes joint liability on client employers who hire port drayage…
EEOC Rescinds Financial Incentive Rules for Wellness Programs in 2019
The new year brings a major change that affects employer wellness programs – the EEOC is rescinding regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)…
