One of the most common questions employers ask us about California’s paid sick leave law is how it applies to part-time employees. Below we identify the three most common methods of calculating paid sick leave and address how they apply to part-time employees.
Investigations Gone Wild!
In this episode, Jen reveals the biggest mistakes employers make in conducting investigations.
Timekeeping Tips in Honor of Daylight Saving Time
For reasons that we will never quite understand, daylight saving time is once again upon us. In the spirit of mourning the hour all lost this weekend, here are our top 10 timekeeping tips for employers:
Cal/OSHA’s Model Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and Guidance is Here!
As you probably know, by July 1, 2024, most California employers must establish, implement, and maintain an “effective” workplace violence prevention plan (“WVPP”) – read our previous blog post on the new law here.
The Scoop About Form I-9s
In this episode, Jen explains why Form I-9s create such consternation for HR folks.
Jennifer Shaw on “The Afternoon News With Kitty O’Neal” to Discuss the Panera Wage Exemption in CA
Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss Panera Bread’s exemption from California’s new fast food minimum wage law. You can listen to the interview here.
Exemptions Go to the “Bread” Winners!
Many of you probably have heard about the FAST Act. We can’t resist responding when employment law makes headlines, so below we dig into the FAST Act and its exemptions, and also explore the common link between legislative exemptions and well-funded lobbying groups.
Who is a “Mandated Reporter” in the Workplace?
In this episode, Jen explains California’s mandated reporter law applicable to minors in the workplace.
When is Wearing “BLM” Insignia “Concerted Activity”?
Last week, the National Labor Relations Board ruled that Home Depot violated an employee’s rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act by requiring them to remove the “BLM” (the acronym for “Black Lives Matter”) insignia from their orange work apron.
Reasons Not to Hide Performance Terminations as Layoffs
All employers have been there. You decide to terminate an employee because of their poor job performance, but there is a problem.
The Most Common (and Most Expensive!) Mistakes in LOA Administration
In this episode, Jen details the most common mistakes employers make in administering leaves of absences and suggests some best practices to help avoid liability.
Employee Rights in Workplace Investigations
Employers often find it challenging to determine how much information to provide witnesses and respondents during workplace investigations. Do respondent employees have a right to know the substance of the complaint against them and/or the identity of their accuser?…
What’s New With California’s Pay Data Reporting Requirements?
Private employers of 100 or more employees and/or 100 or more workers hired through labor contractors must annually report pay, demographic, and other workforce data to the California Civil Rights Department (“CRD”). This year, those reports are due by May 8, 2024.
Workplace Ethics: A Primer
In this episode, Jen discusses the general concept of workplace ethics, and the different obligations applicable to public officials and board members of publicly traded companies.
SB 553 Workplace Violence Prevention Compliance
In this episode, Jen reminds employers about the new California workplace violence prevention law, Senate Bill 553.