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Receiving a notice from the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) regarding a workplace discrimination or rights violation claim is a serious matter. It means your company is under investigation, and the outcome of the process can have far-reaching consequences on...
Employees are often unhappy to be terminated or laid off, although many of them will accept it and move on to look for another job. In some cases, though, employees will contest the termination. They may even threaten to file a wrongful termination lawsuit, claiming...
Working with independent contractors is common, especially for short-term or specialized projects. Unfortunately, you may encounter a worker who is rude, disruptive or disrespectful toward your staff. This can create tension, lower morale and negatively affect your...
California employers have to deal with myriad changes to the law every year. Many of these offer added protections to employees. One important change that took effect at the beginning of this year adds a new category of discrimination – “intersectional”...
Quiet firing may not involve pink slips or dramatic exits, but it can be just as damaging for both employees and employers. When subtle tactics replace direct communication, legal trouble may not be far behind. As workplace culture evolves, so do the ways conflict and...
Employers in California must ensure they follow all applicable labor laws. This state has some of the strictest labor laws in the country, most of which provide valuable protections for the employees. There are two specific guidelines that employers are likely going...
As an employer, you must give all prospective employees an equal opportunity to get the job based on their skills, abilities and experience. Discriminating against them if they are in protected classes is illegal. You are likely already aware of this, as most business...
There are so many things to do when setting up a business that it might feel impossible to fit them all in. Thus you might push some tasks to the side or forget about them altogether in favor of spending your time on those that seem more urgent. One thing you cannot...
California is a diverse state, with people of all backgrounds making up the employment market. While the law may have been behind at times, it largely reflects the diversity of the state. Not only can it be beneficial for employers to take advantage of a diverse...
Trade secrets are a business’s intellectual property that gives it an edge in a competitive market. When safeguarding these confidential business assets, entrepreneurs should be aware that the biggest threats to trade secrets often come from within. In the unfortunate...