Employment Law
New Employment Laws in California in 2023: What Employers Need to Know
California is known for having some of the most progressive and employee-friendly employment laws in the country. In 2023, several new employment laws have been...
How Does an Employee Prove Discrimination in the Workplace?
California and federal laws determine the specific actions – or failure to take action – directed at an employee that is considered discrimination. However, the...
What is a noncompete agreement?
Noncompete agreements are contracts between an employer and an employee that are typically signed at the start of their business relationship that prevent the employee from...
California Employees Can Refuse to Work in Emergency
Conditions As of January 1, 2023, California employers may not take or threaten negative actions against any employee who refuses to report to or leaves...
Employers Face New Laws Protecting Employee Cannabis Use and Reproductive Health Decisions
California has enacted new workplace discrimination laws that employers need to know in order to for their employment policies to remain compliant with state laws....
Employers Face New Workplace Safety Law at Public Event Venues
Businesses and vendors that employ workers involved in the setup, operation and tearing down of live events held at public event venues in Los Angeles...
What to Do When an Employee Starts a Competing Business?
It’s a common occurrence. One or more employees has quit to start a business that is in direct competition with the company they once worked...
How long do you have to file a wrongful termination lawsuit?
If you think you’ve been unlawfully fired or let go from a job, California allows you to file a wrongful termination lawsuit. “Wrongful termination” occurs...
Are Arbitration Clauses and Agreements Enforceable?
Employers favor arbitration clauses because they avoid litigation that costs employers time and money. These agreements require any employee dispute to be settled through an...