By Kate Kriner, PHRca We are all aware of the myriad of daily obstacles our employees face. These obstacles include family members falling ill, children having special needs, and, of course, personal health issues or stress, which can affect their mental well-being...

By Jennifer Lippi, JD, SPHR, PHRca In March of this year, the Supreme Court of California in Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors clarified when an employer’s control over an employee’s activities constitutes ‘hours worked.”  The court addressed three main questions...

By Laurie Nooren, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-CP In California, employers can no longer ask applicants about their criminal history before a conditional offer of employment is made. We hope this isn’t news to you.  Employers in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County with...

By Laurie Nooren, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-CP If you’ve ever had a pregnant employee, you know California’s Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) law has long established robust protections for pregnant employees and pregnancy-related conditions.  However, recent developments...