In this episode, K&L Gates Seattle Of Counsel Catherine Smith discusses five key tips to help employers prepare for a union organizing drive and union representation election. Employers will learn what they can and cannot do...more
On September 30, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed several bills that will affect California employers. The following summarizes key aspects of these new laws. Unless otherwise noted, the new laws are effective January 1,...more
The National Labor Relation Board’s (“NLRB’s” or “Board’s”) standards for determining joint employment are in flux. In Browning-Ferris Industries, the Obama-era Board overturned three decades of precedent that limited joint...more
October 15th marked the deadline for Governor Jerry Brown to sign the numerous employment-related bills proposed during the California State Legislature’s 2017 legislative session. While many bills did not make the final cut,...more
10/23/2017
/ Ban the Box ,
Criminal Background Checks ,
DFEH ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Equal Pay ,
Equal Pay Act ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Gender-Based Pay Discrimination ,
Governor Brown ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
Local Ordinance ,
New Legislation ,
Pay Equity Laws ,
Salary/Wage History ,
Small Employers ,
Wage and Hour