Perils and Pitfalls of California Employment Law provides a detailed and thorough summary of the key substantive employment laws in the Golden State and discusses the ways in which they most differ from the federal statutes that guide most of the rest of the country. Author Matthew S. Effland approaches this topic from the perspective of an experienced HR professional who is tasked with managing a workforce in California for the first time by asking basic questions, such as How do California's wage and hour laws compare with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act standards? How is overtime treated? Are the risks of violating the harassment laws greater in California than elsewhere? What about California's privacy rights? Medical marijuana laws? Background check limitations? To answer these questions, and more, the book is divided into five chapters. The first two chapters deal with the most fundamental of issues--what it means to be an "employee" in California, and how to schedule and pay employees. It then turns to a discussion of the requirements found in California's primary antidiscrimination and harassment statute, the FEHA, and how it significantly expands the rights of employees well beyond what is found in the various federal employment laws. This is followed by considering California's numerous leave of absence laws as the state goes far beyond anything the federal government requires and provides a dozen different forms of protected leave. Finally, the book concludes with a "day in the life" of a California HR director. Follow HR Manager Shelia on her journey through a typical day in the world of HR management as she hits on many of the other laws that companies run into on a daily basis in the Golden State.

"Written especially for HR professionals and business people, California Employment Law: An Employer's Guide is the essential resource for avoiding the many perils and pitfalls California employers face. Comprehensively updated to address new developments, the 2019 Edition features: New independent contractor test New harassment training requirements Class-action waivers in arbitration agreements New rules on national origin discrimination Requirement that employees be paid for minimal preparation and concluding work Clarification of rules regarding salary history inquiries New NLRB standards for employee conduct policies Requirements for lawful time clock rounding Rules for rest break pay for commissioned and piece-rate employees New rules regarding lactation breaks"--

Written especially for HR professionals and business people, California Employment Law: An Employer's Guide is the essential resource for avoiding the many perils and pitfalls California employers face. Comprehensively updated to address new developments, the 2019 Edition features: new independent contractor test; new harassment training requirements; class-action waivers in arbitration agreements; new rules on national origin discrimination; requirement that employees be paid for minimal preparation and concluding work; clarification of rules regarding salary history inquiries; new NLRB standards for employee conduct policies; requirements for lawful time clock rounding; rules for rest break pay for commissioned and piece-rate employees; and new rules regarding lactation breaks.

The most comprehensive and easy-to-read reference on the market today. Now used by thousands of human resources executives, in-house counsel, business owners and employment lawyers across the United States, this comprehensive guide addresses the latest legal rules and best practices to avoid liability in the California workplace. Comes complete with the latest California forms, checklists and compliance tools. For recent changes to the law, go to www.EmploymentLawPublishers.com for free legal updates between editions with your purchase.

Over 1200 pages. More than 40 essential forms on CD, plus legal updates between editions with purchase. Written by an attorney with nearly 25 years of experience advising employers on the topics covered in this book, this is the most comprehensive guide to California employment law on the market today. Chapters cover: (1) hiring and recruitment; (2) discrimination and harassment; (3) disability in the workplace; (4) leaves of absence; (5) wage and hour; and, (6) terminations.

Employment Law 101, with over 400 information-packed pages, over 80 topic chapters, and more than 40 ready-to-use sample policies and forms, is the employer's handy reference. This book answers common employment questions such as:What documentation is required when hiring a new employee?When are employers allowed to run background and credit checks on new hires?Can an employer require drug testing after any work-related injury or accident?If "at-will" employees can be fired for no reason, why can they still sue for wrongful termination?Can California employees skip their rest periods or meal breaks?What is required to ensure that an Alternative Work Schedule is lawful?Can an employer prohibit male employees from wearing make-up or a dress?What are the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of vacation and sick leave vs. PTO?Do all employers have to allow employees time off for baby bonding?What documentation is required for departing employees?Employment Law 101 is a must-have reference for every employer, manager, and HR professional in California.