by Cynthia Elkins | Oct 19, 2016 | News
The Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) issued a press release on August 31, 2016 announcing their on-line complaint processing system to make it easier for alleged Labor Code violations to be made…..Just what California employers need…. The press release states in...
by Cynthia Elkins | Oct 19, 2016 | News
Effective April 1, 2016, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) was amended to address numerous aspects of discrimination, harassment and other workplace issues. One issue that has become an recent “hot topic” is whether an employee is permitted to bring their...
by Cynthia Elkins | Aug 9, 2016 | News
The U.S. Department of Labor announced on July 26, 2016 that changes to two of the federal employment law posters have been made – which changes are effective August 1, 2016 so employers must act quickly to remain in compliance. These required updates affect the...
by Cynthia Elkins | Jul 25, 2016 | News
The Federal Department of Labor has recently released a new Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster for use by employers covered by the FMLA (those with 50 or more employees). The new poster, dated April 2016, is reformatted and contains additional information on...
by Cynthia Elkins | Jul 25, 2016 | News
With the presidential campaigns underway, it is likely that some employees may engage in political discussions at work. These discussions can create controversy, animosity and other concerns for employers. Employees have certain protections regarding their right to...
