The Importance of Conducting Workplace Investigations
In today’s complex work environment, it is almost inevitable that employers will face the need to conduct a workplace investigation at some point in time. A thorough investigation will uncover the...
View ArticleThe Employment Law Blog Carnival: Post-Olympics Edition
With the 2012 London Olympics now behind us, it’s time to put away our Team USA hats, turn off the streaming video and get back to work. Studies (here) estimate that between 12% and 43% of employees...
View ArticleNew California Employment Law Protects Domestic Workers
A new California employment law, AB 241, was recently signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. The new law, also known as the Domestic Workers' Bill, goes into effect on January 1, 2014 and protects...
View ArticleFMLA Redefines “Spouse” to Include Same-Sex Partners
The Department of Labor announced last week that it officially amended the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by revising the definition of “spouse” to include same-sex partners. This change grants...
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