by Garry Tetalman | Jul 18, 2019 | Blog
SB 188, also referred to as the CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair), is scheduled to take effect January 1, 2020. The new bill signed into law on July 3, 2019 seeks to protect employees and students from discrimination based on natural...
by Garry Tetalman | Jun 3, 2019 | Blog
High profile companies like Google, Microsoft, Lyft, and FedEx are facing lawsuits of alleged misclassification of contractors which emphasizes just how potentially problematic this could be. It’s not just big business either. They’re the cases raising...
by Garry Tetalman | May 22, 2019 | Blog
One of the most prevalent claims in the workplace is age discrimination, yet it’s one of the hardest to prove. The money awarded to plaintiffs is typically less than expected of those involving gender or religious discrimination and oftentimes fails as a...
by Garry Tetalman | Apr 16, 2019 | Blog
Another California employment law signed into effect by Jerry Brown amends Section 432.7 of the California Labor Code is SB 1412. This measure protects more workers from discrimination based on prior criminal history. Employers will no longer be able to blanket...
by Garry Tetalman | Mar 5, 2019 | Blog
Often at the forefront of labor law, California has passed many laws to protect its workers. SB 1343 which recently went into effect expands anti-harassment training requirements to businesses with five or more employees. Employers must provide at least two hours of...
by Garry Tetalman | Feb 12, 2019 | Blog
Discussing workplace romance just in time for Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re struck down by cupid’s arrow or have a casual crush on a coworker, office romances are extremely common. When you spend a lot of time at work, it’s not unusual to...
by Garry Tetalman | Jan 2, 2019 | Blog
In 2019, eyes are on the employment item that could end up on the Supreme Court docket involving the reach of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and whether its present ban on sex-based discrimination includes preference based on either sexual orientation or gender...
by Garry Tetalman | Dec 19, 2018 | Blog
With the close of 2018 upon us, employers are anticipating the next round of labor and employment laws and regulations to take effect in and after 2019. Starting on January 1st, and continuing throughout the new year, employers need to address a multitude of new or...
by Garry Tetalman | Nov 1, 2018 | Blog
With the new year just around the corner, new labor laws that affect employment and the workplace are set to take place beginning 2019. Below are some of the highlights of those California labor law changes. Minimum Wage Increase: Signed on April 4, 2016, by...
by Garry Tetalman | Oct 4, 2018 | Blog
There is a huge push to vote this election season with many voicing their beliefs whether pro or against the current administration. Some of these people can be rather boisterous. What if this continues into the workplace? Can an employee be discriminated against for...