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The Basics of Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training
State law requires that employers take steps to prevent and correct wrongful behaviors in the workplace, such as discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Lizbeth (Beth) West explains what employer
Cases to Watch in Employment Law for 2023
As we move through 2023, there are some key employment law cases to watch. See which cases top the watch lists for Meagan Bainbridge and Lukas Clary in this episode of California Employment News. - Wa
Who Can Be a “Designated Person” Under the CFRA and HWHF Acts?
AB1041 recently expanded leave rights in California by adding a designated person to the list of people for whom an eligible employee may take time off to care for under both the CFRA and the HWHF A
Understanding the Basics of Employee Personnel Files
Employee personnel files are an important aspect of any employers records. Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi review the basics of employee personnel files, including what should and should not be
Using Employee Time Attestations
Employee time attestations are a valuable way for employers to track missed and/or non-compliant meal and rest breaks. In this episode of California Employment News, Meagan Bainbridge and Katie Collin
Properly Listing Employer Information on Wage Statements (Part 3)
Properly listing employer information on wage statements might seem like a no-brainer, but it can get tricky. Shauna Correia and Rachel Davey break down the details in this episode of California Emplo
How to Account for Premium Pay on Wage Statements (Part 2)
California employers are subject to meal and rest break premiums. Shauna Correia and Rachel Davey help explain what premium payments are, and how employers are required to account for them on wage sta
The Basics of Wage Statement Compliance (Part 1)
Wage statements might seem straightforward, but employers who make mistakes on them could face PAGA claims or class-action lawsuits as a result. Join Shauna Correia and Rachel Davey from Weintraubs L
Time to Do Away With Rounding Policies
Recent case law has brought time rounding policies into question. In this episode of California Employment News, Meagan BainbridgeandKatie Collins review the California Court of Appeals recent ruli
Public Healthcare Workers Now Get Meal and Rest Breaks
California Labor Code now guarantees meal and rest breaks for public healthcare workers. In this episode of California Employment News, Meagan BainbridgeandKatie Collins review the details of the ne