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What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19 The EEOC enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act, including the requirement for reasonable accommodation and rules about medical examinations … Read More

By: Cozen O’Connor March 20, 2020 A layoff occurs when an employer temporarily removes all employees from payroll for lack of work. The employer, however, believes that this condition will change and intends to recall employees when work again becomes … Read More

By: Nadia Ardebili, MBA This landmark April 2018 ruling has been at the epicenter of what later became one of the highest contested decisions in California’s history! Dynamex refers to a landmark decision that was made by the California Supreme … Read More

In the fall of 2019, California Governor Gavin Newson signed Assembly Bill 5 into law. AB 5 went into effect on January 1, 2020. At its core, AB 5 shapes the current and future landscape of the independent workforce by … Read More

As we start the new year, many employers take this time to review what their legal obligations are regarding sexual harassment and training in the workplace. This is particularly true this year, as the recently passed SB 1343 has changed … Read More

California boasts one of the most rapidly-evolving labor markets in the world, particularly Southern California and Silicon Valley. As we usher in 2020, there are some big changes to the labor laws that affect the entire state as well, as … Read More

The start of a new year is just around the corner. While this often represents an especially busy time of the year for many companies, it is also an ideal time to update your company policies or employee handbook. Taken … Read More

In the 2016 election, California voters passed Proposition 64, also known as The Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which went into effect immediately. On a broad scale, this act decriminalized the personal possession and use of … Read More

California has a reputation for strict laws and regulatory mandates, particularly in the workplace. Many of these laws are national laws that California has taken and expanded to add additional restrictions and requirements to these laws. In many instanceshis includes … Read More

In today’s world, recruiters must have a diverse set of skills to be truly successful at what they do. The job market itself faces challenges such as low unemployment rates, a skills gap that is continuing to grow, and changing … Read More