?Takeaway: The one-year period given to an employee to file a bias lawsuit under FEHA after the DFEH has concluded its processing of the complaint may be extended when the employee missed the... Read more »
?A recent ruling in Los Angeles Superior Court overturned California’s law requiring companies to include women on their boards of directors. The court found that the state’s gender diversity rule violates the... Read more »
?Takeaway: This case serves as a reminder for employers of the importance of putting employees on notice of unsatisfactory behavior and documenting disciplinary conversations prior to termination. Indeed, in affirming summary judgment... Read more »
?On July 12, San Francisco’s amended Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance (FFWO) goes into effect. All employers who conduct business and have employees working in the city and county of San Francisco or... Read more »
?Takeaway: An employer can generally take protective steps to address perceived psychological issues that may portend workplace violence, particularly with respect to a public safety employee. ?A law enforcement officer for the... Read more »
After your organization has made the difficult decision to fire or lay off an employee, less is often more when it comes time to deliver the news, some experts say. “The termination... Read more »
Members may download one copy of our sample forms and templates for your personal use within your organization. Please note that all such forms and policies should be reviewed by your legal... Read more »
?More employees are struggling with mental health conditions, and as a result, employers are fielding more requests for accommodations and dealing with increased absenteeism. Pandemic-related stress at work and at home was... Read more »
?The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) thus far has not added a box on the EEO-1 form to designate the gender of employees who are nonbinary. Employers unaware of the option... Read more »
?Should an employee notify a California employer that he or she will not be able to return to work upon the expiration of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)/California Family Rights Act... Read more »