When it comes to managing risk in the workplace, knowledge is power. Liberty Mutual's 2022 Workplace Safety Index has been released, revealing last year's top 10 causes of disabling workplace injuries. Our experts at CalWorkSafety & HR are here to tell you how to...
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California High Court Upholds Ruling on Wage Payment
(Source: Ogletree Deakins Law Firm by Michael J. Nader, Kyle A. Wende, and Zachary V. Zagger - April 26, 2023) On March 29, 2023, the California Supreme Court "put the final nail in the coffin" of an employee’s claim that California Labor Code Section 204 requires...
When You Can, and Can’t, Fire People on the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
If you have a baby, get cancer, or even have a bad flu, your job is protected... except when it isn't. (Source: Inc. Magazine by Suzanne Lucas, Freelance writer @RealEvilHRLady) The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been around since 1993, so for many in the...
Beware of These Common Pitfalls Associated with Remote Workers
(Source: CDF Labor Law - CDF Wage and Hour Task Force by Nancy N. (“Niki”) Lubrano and Brian E. Cole II - April 3, 2023) As the health risks of the pandemic wind down, the complexities of offering remote work endure. Some employers are still offering full remote...
The Bottom Line: April eNewsletter
THIRD THURSDAY FREE ZOOM WEBINAR: What CA Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Means to Employers PAGA gives employees the right to prosecute lawsuits against their employers for alleged violations of the California Labor Code. Employees can maintain claims not only...
Employer Tips for Utilizing Internships and Hiring Minors
(Source: HR California presented by CalChamber, by Mike McCluskey, CalChamber Senior Technical Editor – March 23, 2023) During the spring and early summer months, many employers add to their staff by bringing on students who are on break from their studies. This can...
Business Tax Incentives for Hiring, Retaining, and Training
(Source: HR Watchdog presented by CalChamber, by John Langreck, founding member and principal, Fox Consulting Group LLC - March 7, 2023) Developing a productive workforce has become increasingly challenging since the start of the pandemic. Fortunately, there are...
The Best Leaders Ask These Questions Every Week, According to a Behavioral Scientist
Regular check-in meetings may be more beneficial than you think. (Source: Inc.com, by Minda Zetlin, Author of 'Career Self-Care: Find Your Happiness, Success, and Fulfillment at Work'@MindaZetlin) For each of your direct reports, do you know what's going well, where...
Los Angeles Predictable Scheduling Law Set to Take Effect for Retail Employees
(Source: by Catherine L. Hazany, Torence Shareholder and Zachary V. Zagger, New York Shareholder - Ogletree Deakins Law Firm - February 21, 2023) Retail employers in Los Angeles will soon be required to provide employees with written, good faith estimates of their...
California’s Ban on Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Invalidated
(Source: Matthew J. Roberts, Esq., HR Watchdog - February 16, 2023) On February 15, 2023, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al. v. Bonta, et al. No. 20-15291 (9th Cir. Feb. 15, 2023), which...
Cal/OSHA and Workplace Violence Prevention: What Is an Employer’s Duty Under Current Standards and Guidelines?
(Source: by Karen F. Tynan - Sacramento Author, Ogletree Deakins Law Firm & Robert C. Rodriguez - Sacramento Author, February 1, 2023) Workplace violence is a growing concern in California and across the country, as evidenced by numerous recent tragic incidents...
Did You Know: Employers Must Submit 2023 Injury & Illness Data?
(Source: CalOSHA) Did You Know? Employers must submit required 2022 injury and illness data to the US Department of Labor, Federal OSHA by March 2 if they have: 250 or more employees and are currently required to keep OSHA injury and illness records. 20-249 employees...