The news is rife with stories of federal immigration agencies increasing their enforcement activity, particularly US Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). But what should...more
“Double-dipping” (sometimes called “overemployment”) refers to employees working multiple jobs, often full time. In many circumstances, the multiple employers are unaware of one another. Double dipping creates legal...more
Many companies are shifting to remote or hybrid workplaces. Our legal and tax professionals are teaming together to highlight hot-button issues for your remote workforce.
TAX PITFALLS
•Employment
•Income tax
•Residency
...more
2/17/2022
/ Employer Liability Issues ,
Income Taxes ,
Independent Contractors ,
Leave of Absence ,
Non-Residents ,
Notice Requirements ,
Out-of-State Residents ,
Performance Reviews ,
Posting Requirements ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Reimbursements ,
Remote Working ,
State Taxes ,
Tax Liability ,
Wage and Hour ,
Webinars
Join us for a lively discussion of critical year-end updates for California employers. We will address new legislation and key case rulings.
Topics will include:
- Vaccine mandates and COVID-19-related considerations...more
11/19/2021
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Mandates ,
Employment Litigation ,
Labor Regulations ,
Legislative Agendas ,
New Legislation ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
State Labor Laws ,
Vaccinations ,
Wage and Hour ,
Webinars
More than a year after COVID-19 was deemed a pandemic, employers are transitioning greater numbers of employees back to the workplace. As organizations return their workforce to the office, it is important to have the right...more
4/30/2021
/ Business Travel ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Health and Safety ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Masks ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Remote Working ,
Social Distancing ,
State Labor Laws ,
Vaccinations ,
Webinars ,
Workplace Safety
Many employers are eager to get their workforces back to normal as soon as possible. That desire forces new questions about vaccinations. But when you're dealing with a legal issue that hasn't been addressed before, knowing...more
Managing remote workers comes with its share of challenges. The complexities of setting and articulating expectations in a remote work environment – and providing feedback about performance tied to those expectations - adds...more
While navigating political expression in the workplace has always been difficult, a number of evolving factors have amplified the challenges for both employers and employees. Please join us for a complimentary one-hour...more
6/12/2020
/ Best Practices ,
Employee Rights ,
Employment Policies ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Political Affiliation ,
Political Expression ,
Political Speech ,
Remote Working ,
Social Media ,
State Labor Laws ,
Webinars
As many employers have one month of shelter in place behind them, they are now planning for the future. Please join us for a complimentary webinar focused on key issues facing employers as they prepare for the summer months...more
4/21/2020
/ Best Practices ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Furloughs ,
Health and Safety ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Leave of Absence ,
Medical Testing ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Recruitment Policies ,
Remote Working ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Social Distancing ,
Webinars ,
Workplace Safety
UPDATED- April 1, 2020 -
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) has released guidance addressing two key questions under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“the Act” or “the FFCRA”): whether employees who have been...more
Payne & Fears knows that the news is changing every day and that you want continued guidance on employee matters related to COVID-19. While we continue to publish bulletins on new developments, we also know people are craving...more
3/23/2020
/ Continuing Legal Education ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Health and Safety ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Public Health ,
Sick Leave ,
Wage and Hour ,
Webinars ,
Workplace Safety
On March 18, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) into law. The Act comes on the tail of the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations...more
Recognizing a lack of diversity in its leadership positions, several organizations have implemented "Rooney" or "Mansfield" Rules in their recruiting and promotion initiatives. The Rooney Rule, adopted from the National...more
This one-hour session, geared toward human resources professionals and in-house attorneys, will cover legal changes impacting California employers, including a discussion of new laws, enforcement trends, and "hot topics" in...more
Reports abound scrutinizing the HR practices of tech companies and their top executives. Internal employee complaints are increasingly becoming public. Customers, employees and investors more than ever scrutinize workplace...more
Our experienced employment lawyers review major federal and California laws regarding employee leaves of absence and how they impact employers in 2017 and beyond.
Topics include:
• Creating a checklist for handling requests...more
The news abounds with discussions of fair pay and pay equity. This webinar covers new developments in California, New York, Massachusetts and elsewhere that pertain to employers in recruiting, promoting, and establishing pay...more
The news abounds with discussions of fair pay and pay equity. This webinar will cover new developments in California, New York, Massachusetts and elsewhere that pertain to employers in recruiting, promoting, and establishing...more
Please join us March 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. PST for an employment law presentation on overlapping leave laws. Our experienced employment lawyers will review major federal and California laws regarding employee leaves of...more
3/8/2017
/ Continuing Legal Education ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Rights ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Leave of Absence ,
Maternity Leave ,
Medical Leave ,
Military Leave ,
Paid Leave ,
Paternity Leave ,
Sick Leave ,
Webinars