As technology progresses, it’s common for young people to be more adept at using it than older people. We’ve all seen parents post videos of their children using smartphones or tablets at two years old, or we have heard people complain about having to teach their...
Month: August 2020
Why employers should offer sexual harassment prevention training
Sexual harassment is a pervasive problem nationwide, and it happens in every industry. In the wake of the #metoo movement, employees have become more aware of their rights when it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace, and many workers have also become less...
How can employment retaliation be prevented?
Employees who file complaints for things like harassment or discrimination often worry that they will face negative impacts at work because they spoke out against their employer. While this is a valid complaint, it’s imperative that employers and employees understand...
Should you ban employee dating?
Employee dating is common, to a large degree, because co-workers are the people that employees see most often. They may spend eight to 10 hours together every day. That’s far more than many see their friends or their own family members -- much less single people that...
Correctly categorize your California employees
Categorizing employees correctly under state and federal law can help businesses avoid serious legal sanctions. However, it can be challenging to understand whether a worker qualifies as an employee or an independent contractor. Review these factors to make sure you...