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Extended Medical Leave

Question: When an employee is out on an extended medical leave due to a work-related injury, does the employee continue to accrue vacation? Answer: There is no legal requirement to provide vacation benefits to employees.  If you do offer vacation benefits to...

Medical Coverage for Leaves

Question:  How long are employers required to continue paying medical premiums for employees who are on an unpaid medical leave of absence?  Answer:   Not as long as many employers may think.   Outside of legally protected leaves of absence and collective bargaining...

Employing Minors

Question: Can we employ a minor who is age 16? Answer: Yes, but there are restrictions on the employment of minors under the age of 18 that would apply in this case. You must acquire the required work permit before employing a minor. Permits are required year-round,...

Uniform Maintenance

Question: We require our employees to wear a company polo shirt at work.  Can we provide one shirt per year and have employees pay for a new shirt if it starts looking worn or is damaged during the year? Also, do we have to pay for the maintenance of the shirts?...

Termination Package

Question: What Must I Give Employees Who Are Leaving Our Company? Answer:  In addition to final payment of wages (including accrued unused vacation or PTO), employees who are separating employment in California must receive specific documents on their way out the...