Category: Workplace Policies
U.S. 9th Circuit Court Hears Oral Arguments in Anti-Arbitration Case
California’s Attorney General on Monday asked a U.S. Ninth Circuit Court panel to overturn a lower court ruling that halted the enforcement of and invalidated in…
Employer Tips for Remote Workers Moving Away
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the way employers do business, including remote working arrangements that were forced upon many employers and employees in an effort…
Opioid Use in the Workplace Guidance Released
In non-COVID-19-related news, last week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released technical guidance on managing opioid addiction in the workplace. As opioid use and…
Don’t Miss This: Rules for Remote and Traveling Employees
Even before COVID-19 turned workplaces upside down, there has been a major upswing toward employees working from home. While this continuing trend offers many advantages,…
Employees Who Settle, Dismiss Individual Claims Can Still Bring PAGA Lawsuits
Yesterday, the California Supreme Court ruled that employees that settle and dismiss individual Labor Code violation claims against employers can still pursue a claim under the…
New Employment Regulations Expected in 2020
Along with the numerous new laws that hit the books in 2020, employers can expect new employment regulations to take effect later this year. The…
What to Do When Employees Date
Valentine’s Day is here, and people are dropping serious money to express their affection. This year, the National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that consumers plan…
CalChamber Hails Ruling Invalidating AB 51
On Friday, the California Chamber of Commerce welcomed a ruling by United States District Court Judge Kimberly Mueller halting enforcement of and invalidating in full…
New Law Expands Definition of Registered Domestic Partnership, Add Flex Plan Notice Requirement
In keeping with the new year theme, today’s podcast includes two new “sleeper laws” that took effect on Jan. 1, 2020. These laws have not…
Employees’ Biggest Office Offenses in the Modern Workplace
Office etiquette standards and views have evolved in today’s modern workplace. Some of what was considered inappropriate back then (casual dress and non-traditional piercings) is…
