Mary L. Topliff, Esq., Author at Law Offices of Mary L. Topliff

As we approach the end of this cataclysmic year, we can be thankful for something that never changes — more employment law issues to address. The following describes the most significant California employment laws going into effect in 2021, along with an HR Compliance Checklist to help you plan ahead. Expansion of the California Family…

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As shelter-in-place orders relax, businesses are preparing their Return to Work plans. Here are some tips to ensure a smooth transition for you and your employees.

Read the new California employment laws for 2020 and follow our HR compliance checklist to understand how these regulations impact your business.

Topliff’s Top 5 Leave of Absence Practice Tips provides concise action steps employers should take to achieve compliance.

The #MeToo movement’s effect is felt in new California harassment laws, including new training requirements. The Fair Pay Act, lactation accommodations and criminal history inquiries are also clarified.

Important employment law cases and regulatory updates provide a mid-year compliance “to do” list, from independent contractor reviews to arbitration agreements to new national origin discrimination rules in California.

New California laws bring broad changes by prohibiting criminal conviction and salary history questions during the hiring process, and by significantly broadening the number of employers who must provide family leave time off for new child bonding.

Recent headlines regarding Google’s pay practices highlight the need to diligently comply with the California Fair Pay Act and ensure employees are paid equitably.