How many times does an employee just call (or text) that they are not coming in? Not feeling well? Something vague. Then months (or years) later, the employer gets a
Continue Reading Time to Revisit “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” Practices for Employee Absences
As widely expected, Governor Newsom signed AB 2188 into law extending FEHA protection to employees who use cannabis while off duty and off-premise. This higher protection for employees who use
Continue Reading CALIFORNIA “ROLLS OUT” MORE PROTECTIONS FOR WEED AT WORKOn Labor Day, with support from prominent unions, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Recovery Act), which will significantly affect fast-food restaurants
Continue Reading Think FAST: California Enacts Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act
How does a California employer prove in litigation that it actually provides rest breaks? How much evidence is enough? Well, after litigating this issue what seems to be hundreds of
Continue Reading Give Me a Break (a Rest Break That Is)Many times managers address issues with employees, but they forget to “tie it with a bow.”
Deficient documentation can take many forms. Perhaps the manager has a discussion with an
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On June 24, 2022, the United State Supreme Court held in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion, overruling long-standing
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Effective July 1, 2022, all on-premise alcoholic beverage servers and their managers must take Responsible Beverage Training (“RBS Training”). This ABC approved training must be completed by August 31, 2022
Continue Reading Responsible Beverage Training Required for Servers & Managers This SummerIn the past when my non-union clients asked about the NLRB or union activity issues I told them there are bigger issues to worry about. I have often said that
Continue Reading It’s Time To Think About Union Activity
I am not usually a policy wonk, and I often think in terms of concepts not cases. However, I must say that listening to the US Supreme Court’s oral argument
Continue Reading Fate of PAGA’s Inclusion In Class Action Waivers in SCOTUS’ Hands
Getting ready to return to the office in California and need a refresher on what makes California law “special”?
Have plans to open an office/location somewhere in California and want
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