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New Protections For California Employees in 2021
by Aaron Colby | Feb 26 21 | Blog Posts, Retaliation, Time Off, Harassment, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Breaks, COVID-19
California lawmakers and justices continue to protect workers. California continues to lead the nation in protecting employees. Here is a quick summary of a few laws and court decisions effective 2021 that bolster legal protections for California employees. Don't Cut...

Pay Rules And The Pandemic
by Aaron Colby | Dec 21 20 | Blog Posts, Unpaid Wages, Overtime, Hourly or Salary, Expense Reimbursements, Independent Contractors, COVID-19
Workers are facing a new workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it be working away from the job site or at work following safety protocols, no one is unaffected. The California Labor Code still protects workers in this new environment. Defining...
Wage-And-Hour Missteps
by Aaron Colby | Dec 19 20 | Blog Posts, Unpaid Wages, Overtime, Hourly or Salary, Breaks, Expense Reimbursements
California companies constantly make mistakes that are illegal under wage-and-hour laws. Even if the mistake is unintentional, the California Labor Code is "strict liability" meaning that employers are still liable. Here are some very common missteps....

Illegal Interview Inquiries
by Aaron Colby | Dec 19 20 | Blog Posts, Discrimination
California state and local legislation sets rules for the employment application and interview process. Even questions that seem harmless may be against the law. Compensation History California employers cannot ask job applicants for their prior salary history...
Aaron Colby Published on Forbes.com about Protections for Restaurant Workers
Mar 1 21 | Articles, Failure to Accommodate, COVID-19
On February 26, 2021, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled...
New Protections For California Employees in 2021
Feb 26 21 | Blog Posts, Retaliation, Time Off, Harassment, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Breaks, COVID-19
California lawmakers and justices continue to protect workers. California...
Aaron Colby Published in Bloomberg Law about Independent Contractors
Jan 15 21 | Articles, Independent Contractors
On January 14, 2021, Bloomberg Law published three practical guidance...
Pay Rules And The Pandemic
Dec 21 20 | Blog Posts, Unpaid Wages, Overtime, Hourly or Salary, Expense Reimbursements, Independent Contractors, COVID-19
Workers are facing a new workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether...
Wage-And-Hour Missteps
Dec 19 20 | Blog Posts, Unpaid Wages, Overtime, Hourly or Salary, Breaks, Expense Reimbursements
California companies constantly make mistakes that are illegal under...
Illegal Interview Inquiries
Dec 19 20 | Blog Posts, Discrimination
California state and local legislation sets rules for the employment...
Aaron Colby Published on Forbes.com about COVID-19 Vaccines and Employees
Dec 19 20 | Articles, Failure to Accommodate, COVID-19
On December 8, 2020, Aaron Colby posted...