Posts by Mary L. Topliff, Esq.
New California Employment Laws for 2022
This year’s new California employment laws range from separation agreements to COVID-19 safety obligations to the continuing sagas of binding arbitration and independent contractor classifications.
Read MoreRetaliation Complaints and Effective Risk Management Strategies
With the rise in retaliation claims, having an effective risk management plan is more important than ever.
Read MoreNew California Employment Laws for 2021
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…
Read MoreEmployer Considerations for Returning to Work During Covid-19
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 MoreNew California Employment Laws for 2020
Read the new California employment laws for 2020 and follow our HR compliance checklist to understand how these regulations impact your business.
Read MoreTopliff’s Top 5 Leave of Absence Practice Tips
Topliff’s Top 5 Leave of Absence Practice Tips provides concise action steps employers should take to achieve compliance.
Read MoreNew Employment Laws for California Employers in 2019
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.
Read More2018 Mid-Year Compliance Roundup
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.
Read MoreNew Employment Laws in 2018 for California and Bay Area Employers
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.
Read MoreAre You Paying Employees Equitably?
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.
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