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Watch out for These Subtle Signs of Bullying in the Workplace
When it comes to workplace bullying, the misconception is that the bullying needs to be loud, blatant, verbal or physical in nature. Many times, workplace bullying does take that route, and colleagues or superiors may verbally or physically harass or bully employees. In fact, workplace bullying is far more for common than people may… Read More »
Work Life Balance: How Employers Can Help
Work- life balance is crucial, because it does affect your employees’ productivity and potential. If you have recently noticed an employee looking stressed, fatigued, sleepy, or underperforming in the workplace, you may want to step in and understand the reason for this. In many cases, underperforming is the result of an inability to balance… Read More »
California Businesses Urge Lawmakers to Oppose “Job Killer” Bill
A number of business advocacy groups and Orange County employment attorneys are urging California lawmakers to oppose a bill that would actually allow employees to fight pre- judgment wage liens, on employer’s property. The bill AB 2416 is being termed by businesses as a “job killer,” because it would actually allow employees to harass… Read More »
What You Need to Know about Sexual Harassment Laws in California
In California, employees are protected from unwanted physical, sexual and verbal conduct by fellow employees, colleagues, superiors and others in the workplace, under both federal as well as state laws. The federal law, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, protects employees against sexual harassment, while in California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act… Read More »
How to Formulate an Effective Vacation Policy
As an employer, you are not required to actually provide your employees vacation time. However, if you do provide vacation time to employees, Orange County workplace discrimination lawyers recommend a standard vacation policy in place that applies to all employees. For one thing, you have to decide whether all employees in your organization will… Read More »
Non-Compete Agreements: How to Make them Most Effective
The prospect that a worker who leaves your company will join a rival competitor, taking with him years of experience, contacts developed at your company, as well as trade secrets, is not a pleasant one. A non-compete agreement is designed to reduce the possibility that experienced employees at your organization will simply walk over… Read More »
Get An Attorney’s Help With Employment Law In Orange County
Under California law, most employer-employee relationships are “at-will,” which means the employer (or employee) may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause. If you are a California employer, you should have policies implemented which reinforce and affirm that you are an at-will employer. However, the cause of a termination must not… Read More »
Background Screening Checks and References
It is one of the more important parts of the recruitment process. Conducting a background screening check, and contacting references from previous employers is a crucial part of the recruitment process at any company. Companies must involve a Santa Ana employment law firm for guidance on how they can protect themselves from litigation during… Read More »
What Are Employers’ Rights Regarding a Dress Code for Employees?
Dress codes are one of those sticky areas of employment law that employers typically prefer not to have to deal with. Many employees are uncomfortable with the idea of having to dress in a certain manner or adhere to certain guidelines, while attending office. However, as an employer and as a business owner, it… Read More »
How to Protect Trade Secrets
For any employer, the leak of closely-held trade secrets is a nightmarish prospect. Unfortunately, as new employees enter an organization, and other employees leave the organization, Orange County Employment Lawyer find serious risks that trade secrets will be leaked to others, including competitors. What can you do as an employer, to ensure that employees… Read More »
