by Daniel Bedford | Apr 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
This may sound like a dumb question in view of the fact that fines were just raised in November of 2016. There is a cry going out in the industry that is yes fines should be raised more. One simple reason is that 90% of employers are not in compliance. Another...
by Daniel Bedford | Apr 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Why are employers saying no to California Compliance Regulations? According to the Labor Enforcement Task Force Report from 2012-2016, non-compliance has grown from 75% to 91% of the companies targeted. Now while the sample size is small only about 800 targeted...
by Daniel Bedford | Apr 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
The coming and going rule is in play when employees are driving. From time to time, one of our members will ask, “Am I responsible for my employee actions while they are commuting from home to work?” Another question that employers ask concerning this issue is “do I...
by Daniel Bedford | Apr 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Many of our clients are asking us about the subject of progressive discipline. I am not a big fan of this form of employee discipline. I am a fan of At will employment but we will talk more about that later. If you are going to use this as a way to discipline your...
by Daniel Bedford | Apr 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
California Employment Laws enforcement teams are challenged by Non-Compliance In 2012 the Department of Industrial Relations put together a task force that would fine employers who were not in compliance with California Employment Laws and Cal-OSHA Standards. The task...
