As an employer in California, it is important to be aware of and understand the wage and hour rules and regulations set forth in the Labor Code. An employer’s failure to do so can lead to lengthy and costly litigation. One of the most common allegations against employers in California falls under California’s Labor Code […]
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Articles, California Employment Law, Employee Classification, Employment Law
Correctly Classifying Your Employees: What You Need to Know
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Jul
Jul
As an employer in California, it is important to be aware of and understand the wage and hour rules and regulations set forth in the Labor Code. An employer’s failure to do so can lead to lengthy and costly litigation. One of the most common violations California employers encounter stems from misclassifying their employees, thereby […]
Articles, California Employment Law, Employee Termination, Employment Law
How to Properly Terminate an Employee
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Dec
Dec
Do you have questions about how to terminate employees in California? Terminating an employee is not an enjoyable experience for anyone involved. Not only are emotions in play, but as an employer there are a number of legal questions and concerns to navigate when terminating an employee. Given this reality, it is important to be […]
One of my clients received a letter from a lawyer who represents one of his employees. The letter requested that my client, the employer, send all of his employees records to the employee’s lawyer. This employee has worked for my client for over 10 years. My client reached out to me and asked me how […]
Whenever I do a presentation to employers, the question of firing an employee before or after the probation period has been completed is one of the most frequently asked questions. Even if an employee has extremely strong credentials, the true test of how well he or she will do on the job comes from after […]
A law firm office manager/paralegal quit her job via email after working hours had ended on a Friday, expected a check, in the amount due to her for unpaid vacation time, within the 72-hours following her email. According to California Labor Code §202, it is required that employers are to “pay all owed wages to […]