Labor Law Corner
Allergy Claim Triggers Need for Interactive Evaluation of Options
We have an employee who is claiming she’s allergic to various things in the office, but quite honestly, she has been trying to work...
Wage and Hour Considerations for Remote Workers
How do an employer’s pay obligations differ when an hourly/nonexempt employee is working remotely from home?
It’s important to keep in mind that when having...
New Form I-9: Answers to Common Questions
On January 31, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published and posted on its website a new Form I-9, which employers...
Medical Proof of Disability Needed to Start Accommodation Process
One of my employees who has been with the company for a few years (and who was about to get written up for failing...
Key Employment Law Issues When Addressing Workplace Illnesses
Our employee has recently returned from traveling in an area where there is an illness epidemic. What can we do to address the employee’s...
Voter’s Choice Act May Be Game Changer for Voting Time Off Rules
My employee wants to take time off to vote in the California Primary Election on March 3. She says I have to pay her...
Accommodating Pregnant Employees in Potentially Risky Work Spaces
We have a pregnant employee working in the plant where there are a lot of chemical exposures. Her doctor has not restricted or limited...
Employers/Co-Workers Now May Seek Gun Violence Restraining Order
What is a gun violence restraining order, and how does the new law (AB 61) on gun violence restraining orders affect employers?
Employers have a...
Small Firm Eyes Medical Leave Policies to Put in Employee Handbook
We are a small company of 30 employees. Are we required to have a medical leave policy in our employee handbook?
Many different types of...
Factors for Employers to Consider When Making Holiday (Pay) Plans
If we close our worksite for a holiday, do we have to pay our employees for the day?
The answer depends on the employer’s policies...
