By Tod C. Gurney | Published August 2, 2016 | Posted in Employment Issues, Employment Law, Labor Law, Uncategorized, Wrongful Termination | Tagged Tags: employee, Employment, Labor law | Leave a comment
Terminating a Union Employee without Legal Backlash
You may hear people say: “Join a union because you cannot be fired,” or “Union members have job security for life.” While neither of these statements is true, it is true that it can be more difficult to terminate a union employee than it is to terminate a non-union worker. The United States is an Read More
Read MoreEmployers Brush Up on Employee’s Rights in Case of a Buyout
As the economic outlook becomes more stable in the U.S., more and more corporate mergers are taking place, with 2015 seeing a record high of $5 trillion in deals (Harvard Law School Forum On Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation). 2016 is anticipated to surpass deals made in 2015, which can mean great news for the Read More
Read MoreIndependent Contractor or Employee?
Many companies hire independent contractors to do any number of tasks, from running weekly payroll to providing copywriting services. Typically, independent contractors are a lot cheaper to hire than full-time employees, as employers are not required to offer independent contractors benefits, they are not restricted to offering a set amount of hours, they do not Read More
Read MoreThe Healthcare Workforce in California
In the town of Chico, California, a local hospital has demanded change as a result of their failing union. The healthcare workers, expressing their grievances towards the union system at their place of work, have left and moved to a rivaling union group in hopes of a more democratic system. They seek to raise Read More
Read MoreWrongful Termination in California
California is an “at will” state, meaning that employers have the right to hire and fire individuals at will, without any real reason or explanation (so long as the reason was not illegal, such as race, gender, etc.). If you have been fired from your job in California, the best thing you can do is Read More
Read MorePaid Leave as a Benefit May Increase Productivity: What an Employer Should Know
There is sometimes a perception abroad that Americans do not take sufficient time off of work, and that we are more focused on the “almighty dollar” than on enjoying the life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness granted to us by our founding documents. Given some countries’ liberal leave policies, it is not a mystery as Read More
Read MoreDo My Employees Qualify for Overtime Exemptions in California?
You may be wondering if your employees are exempt from overtime. Few employees meet the qualifications for these exemptions, but they do exist. Here, we will cover the overtime exemptions in California to help you decide if your employees are covered. With employment law, it is better to be safe than sorry, and if you Read More
Read MoreLoose Lips Sink Ships: A Guide to Crafting an ‘Unsinkable’ Restrictive Covenant
In the beginning of an employment relationship, companies are usually not thinking about what might happen when the employee leaves the company. While it is not a good idea to assume a working relationship will not work out, it would be foolish to be unprepared in the event that it crumbles. Life and people are Read More
Read MoreFEHA’s Regulations
Effective April 1, 2016, many California employers must begin to comply with new regulations to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) prohibiting harassment and discrimination among employees, interns, volunteers, and independent contractors. These new regulations govern all employers, who regularly employ five (5) full time or part time employees in a year. If these Read More
Read MoreLyft: An Alternate Approach to Litigation
There are likely few people who have not heard of the phenomenon known as “ridesharing.” The concept of calling for a ride from a complete stranger is not a new one (i.e. Taxi service), but with new technology came what many called a massive improvement in available services for riders. Within a very short Read More
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