The California legislature has taken a further step toward allowing employees to talk about any harassment and discrimination they've experienced in the workplace. Late last month, it passed the “Silenced No More Act.” If Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the bill into law,...
Year: 2021
Could COVID Lead to an Automation Boom?
With COVID’s scars on the economy continuing to be felt, there is ongoing uncertainty as to what longer term changes the pandemic will have on employment. Part of the conversation will include the extent to which work from home stays with us; however, for those whose...
California Court Ruling Could Put Uber Back to Square One
The journey for ride-hailing and delivery service tech companies like Uber and Lyft has seen several bumps in the road. In California, this centered around the passage of AB5, which required the companies to classify their drivers as employees and provide them...
Delta Variant Changes Economic Outlook
The economic recovery in the country had been surging as vaccinations picked up and states opened up more and more. However, with the delta variant spreading quickly, the outlook going forward could be less favorable. In June, we saw mixed economic signals with...
Have you considered the Under 21 Military CDL program?
As an employer working in the field of transportation, it is important that you understand the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s rules and regulations. Failing to adhere to these could quickly lead to problems for your business and result in you having to...
When can workers bring a wage claim against your business?
As an employer, you have certain obligations to your employees. You need to maintain a safe workplace environment, provide a harassment-free workplace and properly compensate them for the time and labor they provide your company. Federal and California state laws...
California Supreme Court Ruling Causes Dramatic Shift for Meal and Rest Breaks
On July 15, 2021, the California Supreme Court gave its ruling on Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel, LLC. The case involves meal, rest, or recovery premium pay. The decision applies retroactively and requires a dramatic shift for employers in their obligations...
Uncertainty Lingers Over What Employment Will Look Like in a Post-COVID Environment
With reopening largely underway across the country there have been mixed results about whether the economy is rebounding as one might hope. Questions also remain about how the economy in the US and other countries will recover as pandemic related government...
Mixed Employment Signals as Reopening Continues
While the Delta variant of COVID-19 remains a concern, the push back to normalcy continues across the country. Along with reopening, the hope of continued recovery for the economy continues. However, employment numbers provide a confusingly mixed result thus...
Ninth Circuit Win for Walmart Provides Clarity for Employers
As discussed recently on this blog, rest periods are often a fraught issue for employers. Hand-in-hand with this issue are wage statement claims, which are also often heavily litigated in class actions. With the recently discussed ruling employers were given...
