Every new year comes with new laws and 2018 is no exception, especially for employers. In a December update from Allen Matkins Labor and Employment group, the firm detailed the requirements of Senate Bill 396, the Transgender Work Opportunity Act. All employers should be aware of the following:
It seems like it should be easy to get time off for religious holidays. But some employees are hitting a wall when it comes to their requests – paid or not.
On January 1, 2016, employers will need to abide by a new California employment law that restricts the use of the E-Verify system.
If you are an independent contractor and are injured while performing your job, you may be wondering if you are entitled to workers’ compensation under your employer.
Employees and independent contractors have separate provisions and exemptions under California employment law, so it is important for both employers and workers to understand the differences between the two classifications. No one wants to be denied their rights or have to face legal action, because they chose or received the wrong employment status.
You may have been hearing about a new employment law in California called the Fair Pay Act, which is awaiting Governor Brown’s signature but expected to go into effect shortly.
Employment laws in California offer certain provisions to employers, including a number of rights and protections specific to businesses within the state.
On July 1, 2015, the Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014 went into effect. This new employment law impacts how employers handle paid sick days for workers.
If you applied for unemployment in California, but were denied, then you may want to consider appealing the unemployment decision to try and recover the benefits.
U.S. Employment Laws Include OSHA Workplace Regulations
