How to Properly Document Employee Performance Issues Documenting performance issues is crucial, especially when dealing with employees who have previously filed complaints against your company. While retaliation protections don't extend to legitimate,...
In short, yes. There is always a wrong way to respond to any allegation of wrongdoing in any type of law. Resolving and overcoming retaliation claims is a difficult needle to thread, but that difficulty will go through the roof if you make some of these missteps:...
California has a reputation as a national leader in labor rights and employee protections. Companies must follow the legal guidelines to stay compliant and protect their place in one of the country’s largest and most lucrative markets. As we reach the last month of...
Pregnancy discrimination is a serious matter and discussions surrounding pregnant employees can have high stakes. Pregnancy disability leave is a probable topic in any workplace that, if handled improperly, can be the catalyst for a discrimination claim. Pregnancy...
Last month, in Chamber of Commerce of the U.S., et al. v. Bonta, et al. the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a key portion of California’s AB 51 based upon pre-emption by the Federal Arbitration Act. Among other things, AB 51 made it unlawful for employers...
Companies facing discrimination claims must contend with unique challenges. Continuing to manage an employee who filed a claim is one of the most difficult paths to navigate, especially when it comes to mitigating the risk of further legal action such as retaliation...
A carefully considered labor relations program is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. Employers should strive to foster a work environment that promotes productive and happy employees. However, as it pertains to the later adjective,...
Heading into 2023, California has made several updates to its labor laws. These changes are expected to be advantageous to employees and job seekers. Employers may also find an upside to the changes. California business leaders and owners should keep two primary...
Employment agreements are, at their core, contractual relationships. These legal documents outline the relationship between business owners and their employees. When used wisely, there are two ways employment agreements can help reduce the risk of a lawsuit. #1: Use...
The recent California Supreme Court decision Lawson v. PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc., __ P.3d __, 2022 WL 244731 (Cal., Jan. 27, 2022) (Lawson) clarifies the applicable standard for whistleblower retaliation claims brought pursuant to Labor Code section 1102.5. ...