June 2017

30 Jun New California Labor Laws for Salons Take Effect on July 1, 2017

Posted at 09:49h in Employment Law

If you’re doing business in California, you probably don’t need an employment lawyer to tell you that the state legislature continues to pass very employee-protective labor laws. Two more are about to take effect on July 1, 2017, that will affect businesses regulated by the...

27 Jun Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: You’re Fired (or Not Hired)!

Posted at 15:37h in Employment Law

May I fire an employee for testing positive for marijuana, even though he or she has a medical marijuana card, and has not been noticeably under the influence while working?...

21 Jun Immigration Workplace Raids: Top 10 Things to Do if ICE Shows Up to Talk to Your Workers or Review I-9 Forms

Posted at 13:27h in Employment Law

President Trump’s plans to aggressively enforce the nation’s immigration laws have resulted in workplace sweeps being back on the rise. The sweeps hark back to Bush’s administration, where workplace raids herded thousands of workers suspected of immigration violations, and come after years of relative calm...

13 Jun Employers in California Should Review Their Job Applications and Policies Regarding Criminal History to Ensure Compliance with New Regulations

Posted at 12:56h in Employment Law

Effective July 1, 2017, new regulations adopted by the California Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) will restrict an employer’s ability to inquire about or consider the criminal history of applicants and employees, except where specifically permitted by law....

30 Jun New California Labor Laws for Salons Take Effect on July 1, 2017

27 Jun Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: You’re Fired (or Not Hired)!

21 Jun Immigration Workplace Raids: Top 10 Things to Do if ICE Shows Up to Talk to Your Workers or Review I-9 Forms

13 Jun Employers in California Should Review Their Job Applications and Policies Regarding Criminal History to Ensure Compliance with New Regulations

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