California Assembly Bill 5 was signed into law in September 2019 and went into effect on January 1, 2020. Prompted by the collective demands of professional drivers and worker advocates, the primary objective was to prevent mis-classification of workers.
Topics: independent contractors, gig economy, ABC Test, Dynamex, freelancers
[This post was previously published in May 2018. It has been updated and revised to provide the most up-to-date information.]
While the federal government does not require paid family or sick leave, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) does require eligible employers to provide unpaid family leave.
However, paid family leave and paid sick days are required in a number of states, including California.
Topics: California Sick Leave Law, california paid sick leave law, paid sick leave, coronavirus, COVID-19
The "flu season" is typically relegated to the winter months and, while influenza and other related diseases can be dangerous to the elderly and others, they are not particularly fatal. Currently, however, a new and potential dangerous virus is in the headlines and spreading worldwide.
Topics: California Sick Leave Law, HR best practices, paid sick leave, health insurance, wellness
Your organization has a unique company culture. And it exists either by design, or by default. But what many employers and managers fail to appreciate is how much culture matters.
Assuming that you are one of those business leaders who actually understand and appreciate the value and importance of your company's culture, are you happy with it?
Topics: recruiting and hiring, employee turnover, company culture, employee engagement, employee retention
Employers and business owners in California face numerous risks in the course of running a business. These risks are multiplied with employees, and diligence is required to avoid unintentional labor law violations and potential claims.
Topics: california labor laws, labor law compliance, wage and hour compliance, DLSE, wage claim