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As an employer in California, understanding when and why you can withhold pay is essential to staying compliant with the state's wage and hour laws. The state has strict rules about employee compensation, and failing to follow them can result in legal consequences for...
California has some of the strictest overtime laws in the country, and employers must follow them carefully to avoid legal trouble. Understanding overtime rules helps businesses stay compliant and ensures employees receive fair wages. Understanding overtime pay...
Workplace relationships can create big legal risks for California employers. If these relationships lead to favoritism, harassment, or unfair treatment, it can cause serious problems. California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) makes employers responsible for...
Workers are presumptively employees. The burden is on the employer to prove otherwise. Employee misclassification can also lead to significant penalties and legal issues for California employers. Misclassifying workers as independent contractors instead of employees...
When unions form on the foundation of unfair labor practices, they can present significant challenges to legitimate businesses. In California, employers have the right to maintain control over their workplace while adhering to state labor laws. Discouraging a union...
With new technology in the workplace, employers need to pay close attention to employee privacy. In California, laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) require businesses to be upfront about how they monitor employees. Understand employee privacy rights...
In California, businesses face the potential risk of class action employment lawsuits, often centered around wage and hour disputes. Ensuring compliance with state labor laws can help your company avoid costly legal battles. Proper classification of workers It's...
Wage issues can cause big problems for both employers and employees, hurting workplace morale and productivity. In California, where labor laws are especially strict, employers need to be proactive in handling wage concerns to make sure they follow the rules and keep...
In California, employers must follow strict rules when terminating employees. Sometimes, an employer may fire an employee for reasons that seem unfair or illegal. One such illegal reason is retaliation. Retaliation happens when an employer punishes an employee for...
At-will employment means that either the employer or the employee can end the relationship without cause or notice. This principle forms the foundation of most work arrangements in California. Contracts stating otherwise are a notable exception. Understanding at-will...
