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Representing employees and employers since 1997.
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Educates attorneys and HR Professionals regarding California employment laws.
PROFESSIONALS REGARDING CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT LAWS
Helps you understand how the law affects your rights and responsibilities.
– Wrongful Termination
– Workplace Harassment
– Disability Accommodations
– Caregivers and other Household Workers
– Wage and Hour
– Employment Policies
– Negotiations and ADR
Employment Law
Business Law
Wage & hour
Discrimination & Harassment
Caregivers, Companions
and other Household Workers
Special employment laws apply to caregivers and other employees working in or about the home. The normal overtime exemptions and rules different depending on the type of work performed and where the work is performed. Failure to pay caregivers, companions and other household workers correctly can result in significant liability.
Training
Latest News
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Must Be Promptly Addressed
Sexual harassment remains a persistent and troubling issue in workplaces across the country. The recent case of Carranza v. City of Los Angeles serves as a stark reminder of the harm that can result when employers fail to take swift and decisive action to address...
Legal Requirements for Cell Phone Reimbursement
In California, employers are legally required to reimburse employees for all necessary expenses incurred as a direct consequence of their job duties, including the use of personal cell phones for work purposes. This is mandated by California Labor Code section 2802,...
Primer On Meal Period Requirements
Many employee lawsuits include a claim for missed meal break penalties. The meal break requirements are strict, and employers must adhere to the requirements. Employers who do not maintain, publish and actively communicate compliant meal break policies can face...
New Employment Laws for 2025
Minimum Wage While this is not technically a new law, the general statewide California minimum wage increases to $16.50 per hour on January 1st, 2025. Employers should remember that local minimum wage ordinance updates and the recent healthcare worker minimum wage...