‘Misconduct’ Not Automatic Cause for Denying Unemployment Benefits
We terminated an employee, and she has filed a claim for unemployment benefits. We want to fight her claim because she was fired for...
Paycheck Direct Deposit: Offer, But Don’t Mandate
In 2025, we would like to pay all our employees by direct deposit. We have a couple of employees who do not have direct...
Pay for Jury Duty Depends on Employee Status: Exempt or Nonexempt
One of our exempt managers has requested leave to attend jury duty. Do we have to allow him to go on jury duty and...
Assistive Animal at Work Still Subject to Minimum Standards
One of our employees has asked to bring an emotional support dog to the office. I know about service dogs in the workplace. Do...
New Fast Food Minimum Wage Also Affects Exempt Employee Salary
We are a fast food restaurant covered by the new minimum wage law for fast food restaurant employees. Does this new law also affect...
Alcohol/Drug Rehab Leave: State/Federal Laws Provide Protections
One of our employees informed us that he is planning to enter a six-week alcohol or drug rehabilitation program. Are we required to provide...
Floating Holiday Policy Determines Payout When Employment Ends
Our company offers floating holidays to employees. Do these floating holidays have to be paid out at termination?
The short answer is — it depends....
Intermittent Family Leave May Include Transfer to Different Position
Can we transfer an employee to a different position if the employee needs to take intermittent FMLA/CFRA leave for his medical treatments?
Yes, as discussed...
Steps to Follow When Providing Lactation Accommodation to Employee
One of my employees is returning from pregnancy leave and is asking for lactation accommodations. What must we do to accommodate this employee?
Both federal...
New Bereavement Leave Requirements for Private, Public Employers
What are the requirements of California’s new bereavement leave law?
With 2023 in full swing, many employers are reviewing and updating employee handbooks and policies....
Factors to Consider When Deciding Whether to Pay for ‘Try-Out’ Time
If we ask a job applicant to demonstrate their job skills during an interview, do we have to pay them for their time?
During the...
Personnel/Payroll Record Requests: Timely Response Important
An employee has asked for a copy of his personnel file and payroll records. What documents is the employee legally entitled to receive?
Under California...
Unlawful to Deduct an Outstanding Loan from Employee’s Final Pay
What can an employer do when an employee leaves a company but has an outstanding loan owed to the company? Can the amount of...