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‘Association Discrimination’ Claims Growing Area of Labor Law
My employee has asked for a different schedule due to his child’s disability. He needs to take the child to regular medical treatment. Do...
How Medical Appointments, Sick Leave, Make-Up Time Relate
What rights do employers have to approve time off work for doctor appointments, require make-up time and terminate an employee for excessive absences related...
Premium Pay on Holidays a Choice for Employers, Not a Requirement
Last month included Memorial Day, and I got a lot of questions from my employees about paying them extra for working on the holiday....
Oil Refineries Focus of New Process Safety Management Regulation
Will the new regulation for oil refineries be in addition to Section 5189, the process safety management regulation adopted in 1992?
The scope and application...
SF Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program Offers Compliance Options
What is the Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program and what does it require of employers?
The Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program (Program) is a program...
Steps to Consider When Employee Leaves Behind Personal Belongings
My employee quit without notice and left behind in her office some framed family photos and a few large pieces of artwork. What should...
Local Ordinances Add Variety to Minimum Wage Requirements
We have employees working a few hours a week in multiple cities and counties. The hours vary so much that we decided to just...
Work with Employee on Reasonable Accommodation for Health Issue
Our employee is having seizures but continues to work and doesn’t ask for any accommodations; what are our obligations?
First and foremost, the health and...
Restraining Orders Can Help Employers Maintain a Safe Workplace
We have an employee who is very frightened by another person’s behavior. What can we do?
Any concern that an employee may raise in the...
Overtime Pay Still Applies to Work Meetings Scheduled in Advance
My employees normally work Monday through Friday, 8 hours a day, and all are paid hourly for their work. There have been some issues...
