by aecuslaw | Oct 10, 2024 | California Workplace Law, Employment Standards
In today’s complex business landscape, employers find themselves navigating a careful balancing act when conducting workplace investigations. While attorney-client privilege can offer protection, it also presents unique challenges. Let’s dive into the...
by Christina Dixon and Story Cunningham-White | Jul 10, 2024 | California Workplace Law, Employment Standards, Human Rights, Discrimination & Accommodation, Social Media & Technology
Since the pandemic, the workforce has evolved in several ways: The balance of power has shifted in favor of employees, who expect more from their employers and are no longer willing to settle for less. Employees put more of premium on work/life balance and preserving...
by Christina Dixon, Story Cunningham-White | May 22, 2024 | California Workplace Law, Employment Standards, Workplace Investigations
When confronted with an employee complaint of discrimination, harassment or retaliation, employers have a duty under the law to investigate the complaint and take prompt remedial action to end the misconduct. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”)...
by aecuslaw | Mar 7, 2024 | California Workplace Law, Employment Standards, Harassment & Bullying
Enacted with the aim of bolstering safety standards, SB 553 focuses on the prevention and management of workplace violence. Effective July 1, 2024, most California employers must implement a comprehensive workplace prevention plan, and train employees annually on...
by aecuslaw | Mar 9, 2023 | California Workplace Law, Client Alerts, Employment Standards
As many employers are now aware, as of January 1, 2023, employers must now be more forthcoming with job applicants and current employees regarding salary in California. Following in the footsteps of Colorado, New York City, and Washington state, employers in...
by Deb Cohen of Cohen Kraemer Law, LLC | Feb 10, 2021 | Employment Standards, Social Media & Technology
The COVID-19 pandemic may permanently change the landscape of the workplace, which means that workplace policies will need to change to reflect that new landscape. There has been much speculation about whether employees who have been working remotely through the...
