Monthly Archives: September 2024
California Company Will Pay More than $100,000 to Resolve Hiring Discrimination Case (a Good Lesson for Employers)
On June 4, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) confirmed that Arakelian Enterprises Inc.—a California-based waste collection and recycling company—will pay more than $100,000 to resolve a hiring discrimination case. The company, a federal contractor subjected to heightened standards, was sued for discriminating against female job applicants. Here, our California employment lawyer discusses the… Read More »
California Employers to Finalize Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
Virtually all businesses and organizations in California—regardless of their size—must have a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan in place by July 1, 2024. However, it’s not too late. Employers that do not currently have a workplace violence prevention plan in place, should create and implement one to comply with the new legal requirement. Here,… Read More »
Employer Prevails in Major Case in California: No Monetary Penalties if Reasonable, Good Faith Dispute Over Wages
On May 6, 2024, the California Supreme Court issued a decision in favor of employers. In the case of Naranjo v. Spectrum Sec. Servs., Inc., the state’s top court found that employers are not liable for monetary penalties if there is a reasonable and good faith dispute over whether wages were owed to an… Read More »
Medical Records and Disability Accommodations: A Guide for Employers in California
There are federal and state laws in place to protect disabled job applicants and employees. An employer in California may be required to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified disabled worker who can perform the essential functions of a job position. Employers can request medical records from employees who are seeking a reasonable accommodation—but… Read More »
Can Employers Require Uniforms and Dress Codes?
Employers in California often want to require employees to wear uniforms or to abide by certain dress codes, which may also include personal grooming standards. If you want to require your employees to wear specific uniforms while they perform their work duties, or if you want to create a dress code or personal grooming… Read More »
