Labor Law Corner
Use of Megan’s List Forbidden for Employment Purposes
We did a background check on an applicant and it came back that he was a registered sex offender. Now we do not want...
How to Handle Unpaid Wages for Unmarried Deceased Employee
I recently had an unmarried employee pass away. Can I just send his unpaid wages and vacation wages to his son?
If your employee was...
New Requirements for Paying Piece-Rate Employees for Rest Breaks
What are the requirements for compensating piece-rate paid employees for rest breaks and other nonproductive time?
A number of recent California and federal cases regarding...
Pregnancy Disability Leave: Returning Employee Has Right to Same Job
Do I have to give an employee her job back after her return from maternity leave?
California law requires employers of five or more to...
Where to Put Posters When Employees Work in Clients’ Homes
We have a home health business and our employees travel directly from their home to the client’s home. We are unable to post the...
Documenting Poor Performance Useful in Discrimination Claim Defense
We have a seasonal employee we have rehired every year for the past few years. He had a workers’ compensation claim last year but...
School Activities Leave Now Includes Child Care Provider Provision
Do I have to provide time off work to an employee who wants to go on their child’s class field trip if I already...
How to Pay Injured Employee for Medical Treatment Time
One of my employees got hurt at work during regular hours, and we sent him to the doctor for treatment. He didn’t finish getting...
Electronic Delivery of Paystubs Allowable Under Specified Conditions
I would like to issue employee paystubs electronically. Is there any legal requirement that employees must receive them in hard copy on paper? Do...
Employers Should Investigate Hostile Work Environment Claims
My employee came to me complaining of a “hostile work environment,” which appears to be a verbal situation, not one of sexual harassment. Am...
