by shawlawadmin | Sep 11, 2019 | Publication
Changing laws and new court decisions have made it difficult for employers to understand when it is lawful to rely on salary history to set compensation. California passed a law in 2017, only to amend it a year later. A federal appellate court issued a ruling...
by shawlawadmin | Aug 26, 2019 | Publication
Human resources professionals may shudder at the sound of an “audit.” For starters, it is difficult to make available the time and personnel needed for day-to-day work. And what if the audit uncovers “bad news?” To answer the second question first, it is far better...
by shawlawadmin | Aug 13, 2019 | Publication
Employers must take both preventive and remedial action to stop unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation at work. An internal investigation is a critical tool to help fulfill these obligations. The facts underlying workplace complaints are not always...
by shawlawadmin | Jul 18, 2019 | Publication
Some California employers offer, or may be considering, “unlimited” paid time off plans (“unlimited PTO”) in lieu of traditional accrued vacation or PTO. The perceived benefits to employers of unlimited PTO include reducing the burden of tracking accrual and usage,...
by shawlawadmin | Jul 18, 2019 | Publication
The United States Supreme Court issued several decisions during the past year that may affect California employers: Mount Lemmon Fire District v. Guido The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) applies to private employers with 20 or more employees. ...
by shawlawadmin | Jun 19, 2019 | Publication
California employees may claim unpaid wages, unreimbursed expenses, penalties, and interest via administrative complaints filed with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (also known as the Labor Commissioner’s office). Claims not settled are resolved via an...
