In 2021, there are new updated employment Laws that impact California employers. To shed light on these regulations, our 2021 Employment Law series is designed to help employers navigate these significant changes so they can stay compliant with California law and thrive. As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, employers need to be more careful [...]
With COVID-19 cases spiking throughout the country, employers must remain vigilant to their workers’ health. If an employee shows symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19, an employer should do the following: Send Employee Home Employees who exhibit COVID-19 symptoms or who test positive at work should be separated from others and sent home. Be as considerate [...]
As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out and restrictions lift, workplaces are beginning to transition from work-from-home to in-person; however, many employees are hesitant to return to the office. In order to keep their businesses and employees safe and healthy, many employers are contemplating whether they should mandate workplace vaccinations as offices open up. Today, we [...]
The coronavirus pandemic grows bigger day by day, bringing a new set of challenges to the workplace. To counter these challenges, employers must make sure they have proper responses in place or risk potential litigation. Companies should employ best practices that focus on employee safety and legal preparedness to avoid any future legal ramifications. [...]
Face masks have been known to help slow the spread of COVID-19, making them an effective way to protect the employee, the wider workplace, and the public. As businesses reopen and vaccinations continue to be administered, face masks and coverings are likely to remain popular as a preventative measure. As a matter of fact, [...]
Employees work hard for more than just the money; they want to know what employers are bringing to the table. As the economy reopens and employees seek more employment opportunities to fit their lifestyle, employers will need to go beyond a “good” salary. If employers want to attract - and retain - the best [...]
Sexual harassment and workplace discrimination allegations have seen a surge in all across the country, renewing the #metoo movement. California breweries were not exempt from this uptick in cases as brewery professionals, from CEOs to employees, were hit with allegations. Given this rise, it is important, now more than ever, to ensure that breweries have [...]
California legislators have expanded paternity leave laws under the California Family Rights Act and Paid Family Leave Law in the beginning of 2021. Although, in the past, most leaves had to do with mothers, fathers now have increased leave benefits through paternity leave. Today, we’re going to summarize the changes that employers need to [...]
In 2021, there are new updated employment Laws that impact California employers. To shed light on these regulations, our 2021 Employment Law series is designed to help employers navigate these significant changes so they can stay compliant with California law and thrive. California legislatures have expanded the list of mandated reporters who are legally [...]
Human Resources often uses its own jargon and can be a “language” of its own, especially in a sophisticated office with an entire HR department rather than just one person. As such, it is important to make sure any HR communication is as clear and specific as possible to reduce the chance of misunderstandings, [...]
