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...
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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. Overtime for...
Aaron Colby Published on Forbes.com about Checklist for Working Remotely
by Aaron Colby | Dec 19 20 | Articles, Unpaid Wages, Expense Reimbursements, COVID-19
On August 26, 2020, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled "Checklist For Remote Work" about legal compliance when shifting from in-office to remote work. Click the image to read the article.
Aaron Colby Featured in Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast about Legal Hot Spots
by Aaron Colby | Dec 19 20 | Press, Retaliation, Unpaid Wages, Time Off, Overtime, Harassment, Discrimination, Hourly or Salary, Failure to Accommodate, Wrongful Termination, Breaks, Expense Reimbursements, Privacy
On March 19, 2020, the Restaurant Unstoppable podcast produced an episode about employee legal hot spots. The episode, titled "Aaron Colby on The Top 20 Employee Legal Hot Spots" featured Aaron Colby as a subject matter expert on California employment laws....
California Whistleblower Law Is The Strongest In The Nation
6 May 22 | Blog Posts, Retaliation, Wrongful Termination
Originally published on Colby Law Firm, May 6th 2022. Aaron Colby is a Los...
Aaron Colby published on Forbes.com about Ending Forced Arbitration
4 Mar 22 | Articles, Blog Posts, News, Legislation, Harassment, Procedure
On March 4, 2022, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com entitled "New...
Updates To Legal Guidance About Religious Objections to COVID-19 Vaccines
17 Nov 21 | Blog Posts, Failure to Accommodate, COVID-19
Originally published on Colby Law Firm, November 17th 2021. Aaron Colby is a...
California Stops Employers From Seeking To Silence Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation
11 Oct 21 | Blog Posts, Retaliation, Legislation, Harassment, Discrimination, Executive Agreements, Procedure
California's SB 331 - known as the "Silence No More Act" - voids any agreement...
Colby Law Blog Named Top 40 California Law Blog
19 Aug 21 | Press
On August 18, 2021, Feedspot named Colby Law Blog as #19 on their Top 40...
Minimum Wage For Californians
3 Jul 21 | Blog Posts, Unpaid Wages, Overtime, Hourly or Salary
The highest minimum wage set by federal, state, county, and city law applies...
Aaron Colby published on Forbes.com about the Labor Shortage
14 Jun 21 | Articles, Blog Posts, Press, Overtime
On June 14, 2021, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com entitled "Labor...