Coming, Going, and Getting Injured

Posted on January 18, 2012 by cebca

The following is a guest blog post by Gregory Grinberg, an associate with Harbinson Tune Kasselik in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in workers’ compensation defense law. His blog, WCDefenseCA, deals with California workers’ compensation issues. So, your employee was injured on the way to work… are you liable? Generally, the answer is “no,” but as [...]

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Employee Versus Independent Contractor: Get It Right, or Pay the Increased Price as of January 1, 2012

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Julie Brook, Esq.

Part of the fallout of the economic downturn is the emergence of the “freelance economy.” This is largely fueled by the financial advantages of hiring independent contractors instead of employees. But employers beware: Getting your classifications wrong can be costly.

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Protection Against Discrimination Based on Genetic Information Is Coming Soon

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Julie Brook, Esq.

The new year will bring another category of prohibited discrimination in California  — discrimination based on genetic information will no longer be legal.

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Smile, You’re on Your Employer’s Video Camera!

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Julie Brook, Esq.

The following is a guest blog post by Cynthia E. Fruchtman, a lawyer who represents employers and employees in all aspects of the employment relationship and represents businesses in commercial and employment-related litigation. It is becoming increasingly common for employers to monitor employee workplace activities electronically. For employers, investigation methods such as video camera surveillance, [...]

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5 Tips for Successful Mediation

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Julie Brook, Esq.

Mediation has been increasingly used to resolve many types of legal disputes. And it’s no wonder why —  mediation gives the parties an opportunity to settle the dispute without incurring substantial litigation expenses. Here are some tips to make your mediations as successful as they can be.

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Preventing Workplace Violence: 12 Practical Steps for Employers to Take

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Julie Brook, Esq.

Each year almost 2 million American workers report to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that they were victims of workplace violence — and many more cases go unreported. Although much of this violence is out of their control, employers can take actions that will cut down on this terrible statistic.

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Confidentiality Agreements in the Spotlight (Along with Herman Cain)

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Julie Brook, Esq.

The situation with Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has not only put the spotlight on him (though not in the way he wants), but it also has drawn interest to confidentiality agreements in settlements. What are they, how are they used, and can the parties get out of them?

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While You’re Getting an Extra Hour of Sleep, Others Are Getting an Extra Hour of Work

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Julie Brook, Esq.

It’s time to turn back our clocks one hour this weekend, which for most of us means another hour of blessed sleep. But for overnight workers, it means another hour of work. And that extra work must be compensated.

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Pricey Older Workers Are Getting the Boot

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Julie Brook, Esq.

As the Houston Chronicle puts it, “[t]he worsening economy seems to be good for something — the job-discrimination lawsuit business.” One particular growth industry seems to be bringing and defending age discrimination suits. 

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Evaluate Your Evaluations

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Julie Brook, Esq.

Most employers do performance evaluations of their employees, and they are so important. But a poorly designed performance evaluation system can do more harm than good. In fact, it can substantially increase the risk of liability for employers. Here are some of the most common mistakes to avoid.

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