by Cynthia Elkins | May 14, 2018 | News
THE NEW “ABC’S” OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS As California employers are well aware, the issue of whether a worker is properly classified as an “employee” or an “independent contractor” has long been a concern. Misclassification can lead to potential legal...
by Cynthia Elkins | Apr 17, 2018 | News
E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. E-Verify employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees by electronically matching information...
by Cynthia Elkins | Mar 9, 2018 | News
IMMIGRANT WORKER PROTECTION ACT RESTRICTS IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AT WORKSITES In 2017, Governor Brown signed the Immigrant Worker Protection Act (IWPA) which took effect on January 1, 2018. IWPA was California’s response to the anticipated increase in federal...
by Cynthia Elkins | Mar 9, 2018 | News
Employee Benefits for Small Employers: Your Questions Answered By: Marilyn A. Monahan is the owner of Monahan Law Office in Marina del Rey. Small businesses often have questions about the types of health and welfare benefits they can offer to their employees (or to...
by Cynthia Elkins | Feb 1, 2018 | News
The Adult Use Of Marijuana Act (Proposition 64) (the Act) provides that public and private employers are allowed to enact and enforce workplace policies pertaining to marijuana and are allowed to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Proposition 64 provides that...
by Cynthia Elkins | Jan 11, 2018 | News
The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) (aka the Labor Commissioner) recently issued a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) memo regarding rest breaks and lactation accommodation. Click here for a link to the FAQs. Rest Breaks: California...
