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The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act stimulus law to help American workers and businesses weather the outbreak has a number of provisi...

If you are operating a small business, you are likely relying on a small crew to get the job done. Many employees in small firms have to wear several hats and, if one of...

Question: If a non-exempt employee works remotely, can an employer limit the number of hours that the employee works? Answer: Yes. Employers should consider establi...

As the coronavirus spread ramps up and more people are being asked to self-isolate, many employers are scrambling to put systems in place to allow their employees to teleco...

Yesterday, the counties of Sacramento, Monterey, and Santa Cruz adopted the COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Order that was passed on Monday by six Bay Area counties. These ...

As the COVID-19 virus spreads across the world and the number of cases growing in the U.S., there is a lot of hysteria and misinformation about how to protect yourself from...

Question: Are employers required to grant employees time off from work for religious holidays? Answer: According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, covered emplo...

The Internal Revenue Service just issued the 2020 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charit...

While Employee handbooks are not required by law, they are a best practice for an organization. Handbooks clearly convey policies and help protect companies from litiga...

In California, there are four different types of employment-protected leave that an employee may qualify for during and after their pregnancy, most of which can be take...