A workplace discrimination lawsuit can feel like a gut punch. You’ve worked hard to build a business, treat employees fairly, and stay compliant with the law. So when a lawsuit for discrimination in the workplace hits your desk, it can be shocking…
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Mandatory retirement policies have been a fixture in some industries for decades. But as the workforce grows older and Americans live longer, the ethics – and legality – of setting a mandatory retirement age are facing more scrutiny. If y…
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Although 1 in 4 Americans see a greater need for an estate plan due to inflation, nevertheless, according to a 2023 survey conducted by Caring.com, only 33 percent of adults in the United States have any estate planning documents such as a will or tr…
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were not able to make your own decisions? Maybe you are getting ready for surgery or another medical procedure where you will be unconscious, or you are heading out on the Great American Road Trip with…
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WAGE & HOUR To minimize the risk of wage & hour claims in 2022, California employers should carefully review their payroll, timekeeping, and meal and break policies and practices, and consider the following best practices: Pay meal and rest p…
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California employers with 26 or more employees must provide up to 80 hours of paid sick leave for COVID-19 related leaves of absences beginning January 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022. AB 84 FAQ sheet available upon request.
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EMPLOYMENT CASELAW AFFECTING CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS After a slight lull in 2020, 2021 saw a return to what employment lawyers have become accustomed to – a deluge of employment decision that directly affect employers and employees. In fact, thanks in…
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Governor Newsom signed a stack of new employment laws that will impact California employers. All of these laws are in effect as of January 1, 2022. We recommend that California employers revise and add policies and practices as needed to comply with…
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California employers must confirm that their policies, practices, and premium payments made for missed meal and rest breaks comply with a new California Supreme Court case requiring that such payments were calculated using the regular rate of pay
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As college and university students prepare to return to campus this fall, there are three important legal documents they should take with them, if they want to make sure their families can be informed and involved in case of emergency.
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