Calif. Employers Have Another Reason to Scrutinize Settlement Agreements
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May 29, 2015
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California Revises Regulations on Family and Medical Leave
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April 24, 2015
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Whether they’re clocking in to work, trying to enter a secure room or driving a company car, many workers are finding that the procedures for these everyday workplace occurrences are changing. To continue reading this article please click here.
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April 10, 2015
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Whether they’re clocking in to work, trying to enter a secure room or driving a company car, many workers are finding that the procedures for these everyday workplace occurrences are changing. To continue reading this article, please click here.
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March 20, 2015
California #HR professionals already have a lot of state-specific details they need to understand. This year, many new laws are taking effect, and employers are grappling with a flurry of court rulings and regulatory activity from 2014.
To help clarify the changes, the California Chamber of Commerce provided an overview in Long Beach on Jan. 14, 2015–one in a series of seminars being held statewide this month.
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January 30, 2015
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In the spring of 2012, the California Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated ruling in Brinker Restaurant Corporation v. Superior Court. The decision clarified businesses’ legal obligations regarding meal and rest breaks, an area that had generated many lawsuits.
Now, many companies are still grappling with these legal issues. They include some big-name employers, like Apple and SpaceX, which are facing claims that they failed to provide workers with mandated breaks. In July, a California court approved class certification in the Apple case.
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November 21, 2014
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When a former employee of a Domino’s Pizza store in California filed a sexual harassment complaint in 2009, she decided to sue a variety of different parties. This included not only the franchisee and her former supervisor, but also the franchisor.
The dispute ultimately made its way to the California Supreme Court. In August, the court ruled that franchisors are liable in such cases only if they have day-to-day control over relevant employment matters (Patterson v. Domino’s Pizza LLC, Calif., No. S204543 (Aug. 28, 2014)).
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October 3, 2014
Just about every place you go, everywhere you turn, people are tapping on their smartphones. And as the devices get more sophisticated, the legal issues surrounding them are getting more complicated.
Businesses are grappling with all of these issues in the workplace. With their electronic devices, workers can record discussions in the office, or take pictures or videos of co-workers.
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May 30, 2014
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States are doing everything possible these days to lure businesses away from each other—and as a high-tax state, California is a major target of these efforts.
One high-profile competitor is Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who’s been trying to persuade California employers to flee the state’s “tax and spend” policies. In ads, media interviews and trips to the state, he tries to entice businesses with the prospect of lower taxes and minimal regulations.
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April 25, 2014
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The concept of “work/life balance” is a hot topic nowadays. Employees who also need to care for young children, elderly parents or other family members are seeking ways to get it all done.
In response to growing demand from employees, and in an effort to enhance their reputations, many companies now offer flexible-work options. This may involve working from home to avoid a grueling commute, switching to a part-time schedule or a variety of other arrangements.
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March 14, 2014
Store cashiers spend a lot of time on their feet while operating cash registers. Bank tellers also stand for long periods, cashing checks and handling other transactions. Are employers required to provide these workers with seats?
As of now, the answer is unclear. For that reason, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is seeking clarification from the California Supreme Court. The federal appeals court is trying to determine employers’ precise obligations in these types of circumstances.
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February 21, 2014
Now that a bill expanding California’s Paid Family Leave program has been enacted, employers should review their leave policies and be prepared for many questions from workers, according to employment attorneys.
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November 4, 2013
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