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Doctor’s Note Not Always Automatic Excuse for Absences

My employee has used up all her protected sick leave, but still calls out sick regularly and always returns with a doctor’s note. Can we discipline her for missing too much work, or does the fact that...

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CFRA/FMLA Leave for Elective Surgeries

My employee is requesting CFRA/FMLA leave to have elective surgery. He is potentially eligible for leave because he has worked full-time for us for more than three years. Does elective surgery qualify...

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How to Count Months with Company for State Family Rights Act Leave

I have a former seasonal employee who became a regular employee about 9 months ago and is asking for a leave of absence to have surgery. The company has 30 employees, and I know the California Family...

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New Fast Food Minimum Wage Also Affects Exempt Employee Salary

We are a fast food restaurant covered by the new minimum wage law for fast food restaurant employees. Does this new law also affect the minimum salary we must pay to our exempt managers? Yes, the new...

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Many Steps to Consider When Hiring Out-of-State Remote Worker

I run a business in California and would like to hire someone from a different state to work remotely. What, if any, additional steps should I take when hiring an out-of-state remote employee?...

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Good Process Key to Choosing Reasonable Accommodation for Disability

One of our employees with a disability requires a reasonable accommodation. May we choose the reasonable accommodation that we provide? Perhaps. Determining what accommodations, if any, we must provide...

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Medical Certification for Family Leave: Stay in Touch with Employee

Our employee went on family leave on March 1 (for which she was qualified). Our outside leave administration company disallowed the claim due to the fact she didn’t get a medical certification in 15...

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New Fit Testing Protocols for Respiratory Protection Equipment

Is Cal/OSHA going to update fit testing procedures for respiratory protection equipment to match federal standards? Yes. On March 21, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board adopted as...

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On-Boarding Activities: Best to Wait for Employee’s First Day of Work

When we start a new employee, their first day is spent completing on-boarding paperwork and trainings. Can we streamline the process by having them do all that from home before they report for their...

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Our Assessment Criteria – Factors That Matter For a Bookmaker

As avid punters and gamblers, we are always on the lookout for good bookmakers. But how do we assess them? What criteria do we use to judge whether a bookmaker is good or not? Here are some things to...

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Crystal Palace Manager, Hodgson Names Man United ‘Only Problem’ In 1-0...

Manchester United failed to repeat their previous performance against Palace as Hodgson outsmarted Erik ten Hag on his second visit to Old Trafford. Having held United to a cleansheet, Palace managed...

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Emergency Temp Rule Aims to Protect Workers Handling Artificial Stone

What is Cal/OSHA doing for workers who deal with manufactured artificial stone? On December 14, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board adopted an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)...

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Doctor’s Note Not Always Automatic Excuse for Absences

My employee has used up all her protected sick leave, but still calls out sick regularly and always returns with a doctor’s note. Can we discipline her for missing too much work, or does the fact that...

View Article


CFRA/FMLA Leave for Elective Surgeries

My employee is requesting CFRA/FMLA leave to have elective surgery. He is potentially eligible for leave because he has worked full-time for us for more than three years. Does elective surgery qualify...

View Article

How to Count Months with Company for State Family Rights Act Leave

I have a former seasonal employee who became a regular employee about 9 months ago and is asking for a leave of absence to have surgery. The company has 30 employees, and I know the California Family...

View Article


New Fast Food Minimum Wage Also Affects Exempt Employee Salary

We are a fast food restaurant covered by the new minimum wage law for fast food restaurant employees. Does this new law also affect the minimum salary we must pay to our exempt managers? Yes, the new...

View Article

Many Steps to Consider When Hiring Out-of-State Remote Worker

I run a business in California and would like to hire someone from a different state to work remotely. What, if any, additional steps should I take when hiring an out-of-state remote employee?...

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Good Process Key to Choosing Reasonable Accommodation for Disability

One of our employees with a disability requires a reasonable accommodation. May we choose the reasonable accommodation that we provide? Perhaps. Determining what accommodations, if any, we must provide...

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