California Employment News

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Creating the Report for a Workplace Investigation – Part 4 (Fetaured)
In this episode ofCalifornia Employment News,Lizbeth (Beth) WestandMeagan Bainbridgepresent part four of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing best practices for effectively memorializin
Synthesizing Evidence in a Workplace Investigation – Part 3 (Featured)
In this featured episode ofCalifornia Employment News,Lizbeth (Beth) WestandMeagan Bainbridgepresent part three of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing how to make reasonable investigat
Gathering Information in a Workplace Investigation – Part 2 (Featured)
In this featured episode of California Employment News, Lizbeth (Beth) West and Meagan Bainbridge present part two of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing best practices for collecting infor
Starting a Workplace Investigation – Part 1 (Featured)
In this episode of California Employment News, Lizbeth (Beth) West and Meagan Bainbridge present part one of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing how to start an investigation following an e
Back to the Basics of Employee Pay Days
In this edition of California Employment News, Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi break down the basics of California paydays from the timing of wage payments, payday considerations, and posting o
Fair Chance Act – A Brief Overview of Employment Criminal Background Checks
In this installment of California Employment News, Ryan Abernethy and Nikki Mahmoudi provide an essential overview of Californias Fair Chance Actalso known as the Ban the Box law. Learn what employe
Breaking Down Los Angeles’ Fair Work Week Ordinance
Tune in to the latest edition of California Employment News, where Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi dive into LA County's Fair Work Week Ordinance. Learn about key protections for retail workers,
Taking Advantage of the PAGA Reform – How Employers Can Lower Their Risk of PAGA Liability
In this episode of California Employment News, Meagan Bainbridge and Ryan Abernethy break down the latest PAGA reforms and what employers need to know to reduce penalties and stay compliant. From new
Document Checklist for Departing Employees
Weintraub Attorneys Nikki Mahmoudi and Tomiwa Aina discuss the essential documentation and paperwork employers need to provide when an employment relationship ends. From final paychecks to COBRA notic
Drug and Alcohol Policy Enforcement for In-Office and Remote Workers
Recent legal developments have impacted drug and alcohol policy enforcement in the workplace. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Labor & Employment attorneys Lizbeth Beth West