The past two years have challenged employers’ resilience and adaptability in our rapidly-changing workplaces. One such change was the explosion of remote work, which swept across workplaces throughout the country and in some cases, landed a permanent position at the hiring table. As employers adapt to the increasing prevalence of remote work, one important question
California Department of Public Health Issues Updated Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings
On November 16, 2020, in response to significant increases in the incidence rates of COVID-19 in the state, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) issued updated guidance concerning the use of face coverings. The updated guidance requires that individuals wear a face covering at all times when outside of the home unless one
New Statute Prohibits Inquiries Into Applicant’s Private Sector Salary History
On October 12, 2017, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law AB 168, which will go into effect January 1, 2018 as Labor Code 432.3. This new statute prohibits employers, in many circumstances, from attempting to obtain information regarding a job applicant’s salary history, or from considering that salary history in determining whether to offer employment
Revisiting Transgender Employment Issues
Quite a bit has changed since we last visited this topic generally in 2014. Approximately eighteen states and over 200 municipalities ban gender identity discrimination. Indeed, for several years, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act has prohibited discrimination on the basis of “sex, gender, gender identity, [and] gender expression.” As to federal law, this
5 Resolutions for the New Year
It’s that time of year again to reflect on this year’s achievements and set goals for the new year. With the beginning of 2014 upon us, we encourage personnel and human resources directors, managers and
1. Evaluate Your Agency’s Handling of Disability-Related Issues
Employee disability-related issues are among the most complicated and confusing that employers
Computer Hacking Law Does Not Prohibit Employees from Misusing Data They Are Authorized to Access
This guest post was authored by Alison L. Carrinski
Last year we reported on the case U.S. v. Nosal, in which the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employee may be criminally liable when he or she misuses employer data in violation of the employer’s computer use policy. Reversing course, the
Employment After PERS Retirement: What Are The Limits?
A local agency employee retires and begins receiving a pension from the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and is then offered part-time employment with the old employer because economically motivated layoffs had left the old department short-handed. What obstacles and limitations do the agency and the retired employee face in this situation?
The PERS