EMPLOYMENT LAW
In California, there are numerous state and federal laws that regulate the wages, hours, and working conditions of employees. We represent clients in all different aspects of employment law, from class actions involving numerous employees to advice and counseling involving only a single worker.
Common areas that give rise to employment law questions are covered here.
- NEW HIRE DOCUMENTATION
- Employment Applications
- Background Checks
- Permissible Pre-Hire Questions
- I-9 Procedures
- Notice To Employees (Cal. Labor Code § 2810.5)
- WORKPLACE POLICIES & AGREEMENTS
- At-Will Agreements
- Employment Contracts
- Confidentiality/Trade Secret Agreements
- Commission Agreements
- Arbitration Agreements
- Severance/Separation Agreements
- Employee Handbooks
- Employment Policies
- Workplace Posters
- WORKPLACE CONDITIONS & LEAVES OF ABSENCE
- Harassment (Verbal, Visual, Or Physical Conduct)
- Discrimination
- Retaliation
- Whistleblowers/Safety Complaints
- Bullying
- Workplace Violence Restraining Orders
- Medical Leave
- Pregnancy Leave
- Disability Leave
- Disability Accommodations
- WAGE & HOUR MATTERS
- Exempt/Non-Exempt Classification
- Meal Periods
- Rest Periods
- Shade/Cool-Down Breaks
- Overtime
- Commissions
- Tips/Bonuses/Awards/Prizes
- Calculating The Regular Rate
- Time-Rounding
- Split Shifts
- Reporting Time Pay
- On-Call Shifts
- Alternative Workweek Schedules And Election Procedures
- Sick Leave/PTO
- Paid Vacation
- Commuting/Travel
- Expense/Mileage Reimbursement
- Final Paychecks
- Wage Statements
- Required Records
- Joint Employer Status
- END OF THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP
- Termination Decisions
- Layoff Decisions
- Warn Notices
- Employment References
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