Employment Law
Can an Employer Ask Staff to Work More than 40 Hours per Week?
Occasionally, business demands may require employees to work more than 40 hours per week. Questions often arise as to whether…
Investigations Into Harassment Claims Are Critical
Employees who believe they’ve been subjected to harassment of any sort at work may opt to file a complaint about…
If an Employee Works Overtime, Can Comp Time Be Used Instead?
As most employees and business owners know well, the pay for overtime is time and a half. An employee who…
How Can Employers Defend Against False Discrimination Claims?
Members of the American workforce have put great effort into asserting their rights, especially in recent years….
Employers Should Consider These Factors in Employment Contracts
Contracts form the basis of most legal relationships, including those between employers and employees. Whether you are growing your business…
Can You Control What Employees Wear when Working from Home?
With many employees now working some of the time from home, it pays to look at your company’s dress-code policy….
Do Your Employees Have to Give You a Two Weeks’ Notice?
It is customary in most industries to provide a two weeks’ notice to an employer when one is going to leave a job. This is often done so that the employer can hire …
Protecting Employers Whose Employees Allege Workplace Harassment
Employers may find themselves on the wrong end of a lawsuit once an employee states that they have experienced harassment…
Making Reasonable Accommodations for Disabled California Workers
Over the years, employment law has undergone gradual changes to protect workers of certain statuses. Disabled employees, for example, gained…
What Are the Rules on Rest Breaks for Employees in California?
Employees in California have very specific rights. This includes being able to take rest breaks during their work period. It’s…