Harassment Outside of Work? Employer Still Must Respond to Complaint

by Andrew Guida | Apr 4, 2022 | Latest Blogs

Matthew J. Roberts, Esq.  March 28, 2022 HR Watchdog One of my supervisors just reported to me that they received complaints about harassment from a coworker but did not report them to us because the conduct occurred after work hours and the employees did not want to...

Understanding Compliance with California’s Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements

by Andrew Guida | Mar 28, 2022 | Latest Blogs

By David G. Hoiles, Jr. & Raina Sharma on March 28, 2022 Posted by Jackson Lewis PC Employers should have a comprehensive plan regarding sexual harassment prevention in the workplace, which includes training for all employees. Under current California law,...

San Francisco OLSE Updates Guidance Regarding Paid Sick Leave and COVID-19

by Andrew Guida | Mar 14, 2022 | Latest Blogs

By Cepideh Roufougar & Julie Y. Zong on March 7, 2022 Jackson Lewis PC While many employers are concerned with complying with the recently passed statewide COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave, employers should also be aware of the interactions between regular...

California Court of Appeal Confirms Expansive Reach of Federal Meal and Rest Break Preemption

by Andrew Guida | Mar 8, 2022 | Latest Blogs

Alexander M. Chemers Los Angeles Author   Melis Atalay Los Angeles Author The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates the hours of service for drivers of certain property-carrying commercial motor vehicles. The FMCSA’s regulations include meal...

Dealing with Difficult People: 3 Ways to Handle the Office Jerk

by Andrew Guida | Feb 28, 2022 | Latest Blogs

Aaron Kirkham You’re not going to get along with everyone you meet, that’s a given. However, sometimes it’s necessary to work alongside someone you don’t get along with – whether it be at home, work, school or in your social group and...