by Cynthia Elkins | Sep 12, 2012 | News
The NLRB also recently held that standard at-will language in a non-union Employee Handbook violates section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act. The Employee Handbook stated: “I further agree that the at-will employment relationship cannot be amended, modified or...
by Cynthia Elkins | Sep 12, 2012 | News
Many employers conduct a criminal history check with the background investigation of applicants as it is both reasonable to do so, and in some circumstances necessary to do so to avoid claims of “negligent hiring”. Some businesses cannot legally employ felons and...
by Cynthia Elkins | Sep 12, 2012 | News
Many employers are increasingly frustrated with the decisions granting unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to terminated employees. Since a termination does not automatically preclude an employee from collecting benefits, it is important to understand the EDD’s...
by Cynthia Elkins | Sep 12, 2012 | News
Advising Employees to Maintain Information Confidential Violates Section 7 of the NLRA Most private employers are under the impression that the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the governing National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) only govern union employment...
by Cynthia Elkins | Sep 12, 2012 | News
As was discussed in prior our Newsletters, effective January 1, 2013, all commission agreements must be put in writing. The amendment to the Labor Code applies to all employers whether or not located within California, with employees located within the state....
