In December of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding what types of accommodations employers must make for pregnant employees. The case is Young v. United Parcel Service, Inc. and it raises issues under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) which requires employers to treat pregnant workers the same as others for employment [..]
Employers face a difficult decision when it comes to documenting conversations with their employees. It is unrealistic to ask your supervisors to document every discussion they have with employees, but it is important to understand that certain conversations should be documented. Lawsuits can occur years after a conversation has taken place and you want what [..]
What distinguishes your start-up company from its competitors? It is likely an idea, logo, code, customer list or other similar intangible asset. So, it is important to take measures to protect the unique aspects that set your entity apart from the others. Failure to do so can mean significant legal struggles for you in the [..]
If you are establishing a start-up company, you have probably realized it is no easy undertaking. There are numerous tasks to handle, including securing funding and hiring employees. Below are a few common legal mistakes that start-ups make and ways you can avoid them: Business Entity There are a variety of legal structures for entrepreneurs [..]
In a recent case decided by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), it was determined that an employer cannot fire an employee for disloyal comments made on social media. Facts of the case Triple Play Sports Bar and Grille (Triple Play) fired its bartender/waitress, Jillian Sanzone, and cook, Vincent Spinella. The employees filed a lawsuit [..]
If you are starting your own business, you are probably investigating options for raising capital. This can be a stressful process and you may be tempted to collect the funds in any way you can. However, you should proceed with caution and make sure you don’t get yourself into trouble. Below are a few considerations: [..]
Data breaches and cybersecurity are a “hot topic” lately. You can be sure that your clients and customers are concerned with whether their private information is being safeguarded. As a result, it is imperative for businesses to take measures to protect the digital data that they collect or maintain. The spotlight shifted to cybersecurity when [..]
If an employer receives a claim of sexual harassment in the workplace, the employer must investigate it. Failure to do so can result in a lawsuit not only from the alleged victim, but also by the person being accused of being the harasser. It is imperative for all employers to have a policy for making [..]
The law requires employers to pay employees minimum wage for all hours worked and any nonexempt employees must be paid the appropriate overtime pay rate for overtime hours worked. While that general rule may seem simple, there are many factors to consider when applying it in practice. The initial step for an employer is to [..]
California employers must be aware of the various protections the law provides to pregnant employees. Not only is an employer prohibited from harassing or discriminating against an employee that is pregnant, California law allows an employee that is disabled by pregnancy or related medical conditions to take a leave of absence. Additionally, an employee is [..]
