Is your company ready for a full-time HR person? This is a question that plagues many a growing company. It starts out easy. The owner / visionary has an idea and they go into business. The business begins to grow and they hire their first employee. Then a second, and a third, and before you […]
On May 30th, the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a memorandum to all regional directors on non-compete agreements and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). For reasons outlined in the memorandum, the General Counsel states that, except in limited circumstances, the proffer, maintenance, and enforcement of non-compete provisions violates the […]
Document, Document, Document Numerous times a week one of our members will call to discuss the potential termination of an employee and whenever we receive one of these phone calls, the first question that is always asked is: What documentation do you have? Unfortunately, often times it’s that there is little to no documentation which […]
Positive mental health is crucial for overall well-being, productivity, and job satisfaction. Promoting mental health in the workplace will benefit both employees and employers by reducing absenteeism, improving performance, and creating/maintaining a positive work environment. Some employees have mental health struggles that have nothing to do with their jobs, and others may struggle because of […]
In February, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (Ninth Circuit) handed down a ruling that may change the way employers treat short-term leave for military service. In Clarkson v. Alaska Airlines, Inc., the Ninth Circuit held that that employers who provide paid short-term leave for reasons like sickness, bereavement, and/or jury duty must also pay […]
On April 18th, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Groff v. DeJoy, a case in which the central question is what does undue hardship mean for religious accommodation in the workplace. Historically, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and courts have applied the de minimis standard to religious accommodation claims. However, if […]
It’s the first day at your new job. You aced the interview, got yourself some new work clothes, and are beyond excited to get started with your new position. Your new boss is great, and you’re excited to meet your coworkers. Mid-morning, your boss sends you a message: “Come to my office when you have […]
On December 29, 2022, the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act or PUMP Act) was signed into law by President Biden as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023. The PUMP Act expands existing obligations to provide reasonable break time and a private space to express breast milk […]
Each year, on or before April 1st, the Labor Commissioner issues the annual minimum wage and daily overtime bulletins, which announce the rates that go into effect on July 1st of that year. The Labor Commissioner has released the bulletins for 2023 and, like last year, employers can anticipate an increase to both the minimum […]
Recently Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). This new federal law will go into effect on June 27, 2023, and applies to all employers with fifteen (15) or more employees. Under the new law, employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants who have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, […]
