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Law Now Requires Written Contract for Independent Contractors
Do I need a written contract if I have an independent contractor working for me? In California, the relationship between businesses and independent contractors is…
California’s Annual Pay Data Reporting Ends Soon
Time is running out! Certain California employers must submit their annual pay data reports to the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) by Wednesday, May 14,…
Prospective Meal Period Waivers Are Valid
In a recent case, a California Court of Appeal handed employers a rare win, finding nonexempt employees’ written prospective meal waivers — meaning employees signed…
Labor Code’s Requirement to Reimburse Work Expenses Not Applicable to Public Employers
One of many wage and hour rules that employers must follow in California is the requirement of Labor Code section 2802 to reimburse employees for…
San Francisco Employer’s Annual Reporting Form Due May 2, 2025
It’s that time of the year again! Employers covered by San Francisco’s Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) and/or Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) must submit their…
CalChamber Announces 2025 Affordability Agenda
For more than two decades, CalChamber has issued the “Job Killer” list, a comprehensive package of legislation that would have historically eliminated jobs or opportunities…
Register Now for What to Expect When Your Employee Is Expecting Webinar
Employers have many legal obligations when they learn that an employee is expecting a child, including notifying employees of their leave rights, providing accommodations and…
Don’t Discourage Employee’s Use of California/Federal Family Leave
One of our employees has notified us that he wants to use state/federal family leave in approximately two months when his baby is born. Although…
Inappropriate Remarks No Reason Not to Investigate Harassment Claim
An employee has filed a sexual harassment complaint; however, her coworkers have noted that she herself makes a lot of lewd jokes and uses “colorful”…
EEOC Issues DEI Guidance
On March 19, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued two technical assistance documents intended to educate the public about unlawful discrimination related to…
