As a business owner, you don't want there to be conflicts between your employees. You know that employees may feel frustrated if they learn that other workers are earning more than they are. As a result, you decide to ask them not to discuss their wages with each...
Employers typically have the legal right to monitor their employees’ work in whatever way they choose. People who work in telephone customer service jobs know that their conversations can be monitored. Customers hear a message to this effect when they call. Employers...
The threat of employee discrimination claims looms large on the horizon for all American businesses, regardless of their success. Many well-established companies enjoying fast growth feel that they are safe from discrimination claims. However, it is always wise to...
On March 19, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved Senate Bill 95 (“SB 95”) which entitles most California employees to a new bank of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave. The law will go into effect on March 29, 2021 and will not expire until September 30,...
A recent appellate decision in Wood v. Superior Court (Jamacha), made clear that those who file complaints with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) do not have an attorney-client relationship with counsel for DFEH and thus communications...
