Mellissa Schafer on Employer Liability Issues

[Webinar] Executive Director Legal Pitfalls – The Defense Attorney Perspective - January 26th, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm PT

As an assisted living Executive Director (ED), you are charged with minimizing risk and preventing legal liability. But in practical terms, do you understand the legal framework that affects your day-to-day decisions? Join...more

12/13/2022 / Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) , Business Strategies , California , Continuing Legal Education , Defense Strategies , Directors , Employer Liability Issues , Legal Perspectives , Liability , Regulatory Agenda , Risk Assessment , Risk Management , Webinars , Workers' Compensation Claim , Workplace Injury , Workplace Safety

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 2 "Mandatory Bereavement Leave"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this second day of the holidays, my labor and employment...more

12/12/2022 / Bereavement Leave , California Family Rights Act (CFRA) , Employee Benefits , Employee Handbooks , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Hiring & Firing , State Labor Laws , Wage and Hour

[Virtual Program] Labor & Employment Regional Law Update - July 26th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Join us for Hinshaw's Labor & Employment Regional Law Update. Our practical and engaging virtual program will examine the most pressing issues affecting employers today....more

6/23/2022 / Continuing Legal Education , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Federal Labor Laws , Hiring & Firing , Human Resources Professionals , State Labor Laws , Wage and Hour , Webinars

[Virtual Program] Labor & Employment Regional Law Update - July 26th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

Join us for Hinshaw's Labor & Employment Regional Law Update. Our practical and engaging virtual program will examine the most pressing issues affecting employers today....more

6/23/2022 / Continuing Legal Education , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Federal Labor Laws , Hiring & Firing , Human Resources Professionals , State Labor Laws , Wage and Hour , Webinars

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 12: Employers Beware: More Power for Cal/OSHA

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this twelfth day of the holidays, my labor and employment...more

12/30/2021 / Cal-OSHA , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Health and Safety , Labor Law Violations , Policies and Procedures , State Labor Laws , Workplace Safety

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 11: Beware of Adverse Employment Actions Involving Warehouse...

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this eleventh day of the holidays, my labor and employment...more

12/28/2021 / Adverse Employment Action , Cal-OSHA , Distribution Centers , Employer Liability Issues , NAICS , Performance Standards , Quotas , State Labor Laws , Warehouses

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 10: AB 5 Exemption Extensions

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this tenth day of the holidays, my labor and employment...more

12/23/2021 / ABC Test , Borello Test , Commercial Truck Drivers , Employee Definition , Employer Liability Issues , Independent Contractors , Labor Regulations , State Labor Laws , Wage and Hour

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 9: Right of Recall Post COVID-19 Layoff Continues

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this ninth day of the holidays, my labor and employment...more

12/22/2021 / Coronavirus/COVID-19 , Employer Liability Issues , Hiring & Firing , Labor Standards Enforcement , Right of Recall

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 7: Intentional Failure to Pay Wages May Be Grand Theft

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this seventh day of the holidays, my labor and employment...more

12/20/2021 / Employer Liability Issues , Employment Litigation , Independent Contractors , Labor Code , Labor Law Violations , Timekeeping , Unpaid Wages , Wage and Hour

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 6: Employer COVID-19 Reporting Modifications

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this sixth day of the holidays, my labor and employment...more

12/16/2021 / Coronavirus/COVID-19 , Employer Liability Issues , Employer Responsibilities , Health and Safety , Infectious Diseases , Masks , Public Health , State Labor Laws , Workplace Safety

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 5: Harassment and Discrimination Allegations - No More Shush

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this fifth day of the holidays, my labor and employment...more

12/13/2021 / #MeToo , Anti-Discrimination Policies , Anti-Harassment Policies , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Discrimination , Employment Policies , Settlement Agreements , Sexual Harassment , State Labor Laws

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 4: Changes to DFEH Processes and Increased Record Retention for...

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this fourth day of the holidays, my labor and employment...more

12/10/2021 / DFEH , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , FEHA , Record Retention , State Labor Laws , Statute of Limitations

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 3: "Electronic Notice"—Worth it?

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this third day of the holidays, my labor and employment...more

12/9/2021 / Compensation & Benefits , Department of Industrial Relations , Employer Liability Issues , Labor Regulations , Posting Requirements , State Labor Laws , Wage and Hour

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 2: Failure to Timely Pay Arbitrator May Lose the Right to Arbitrate

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this second day of the holidays, my labor and employment...more

12/6/2021 / Arbitration , Arbitration Agreements , Arbitration Fees , Arbitrators , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Contract , Employment Litigation , Employment Policies , Mandatory Arbitration Clauses , State Labor Laws

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 1 "Additional CFRA Expansion"

It is hard to believe 2021 is coming to a close. COVID-19 continues to impact many aspects of our everyday life. Employers continued to pivot throughout 2021 with the everchanging local and state mandates, orders, and laws....more

12/2/2021 / California Family Rights Act (CFRA) , Coronavirus/COVID-19 , Employer Liability Issues , Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , FEHA , Paid Leave , State Labor Laws , Wage and Hour

[Webinar] LGBTQ+ Employment Law Roundup - June 23rd, 5:00 pm PT

Join Hinshaw and the LGBTQ+ Lawyers Association of Los Angeles on June 23, 2021, as we commemorate June Pride Month with a webinar featuring practical guidance on LGBTQ+ employment and workplace issues. This one-hour CLE...more

6/22/2021 / Anti-Discrimination Policies , Best Practices , Bostock v Clayton County Georgia , Civil Rights Act , Continuing Legal Education , Coronavirus/COVID-19 , Employer Liability Issues , Gender Identity , Hiring & Firing , Human Resources Professionals , LGBTQ , SCOTUS , Sex Discrimination , Sexual Orientation , Sexual Orientation Discrimination , State Labor Laws , Title VII , Transgender , Webinars

Hinshaw's 12 Days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 12: COVID-19 Notification Requirements

In the spirit of the season—and keeping some semblance of normal—we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this twelfth day of...more

12/31/2020 / Cal-OSHA , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , Coronavirus/COVID-19 , Employer Liability Issues , Infectious Diseases , Notification Requirements , Public Health , Reporting Requirements , State Labor Laws , Subcontractors , Workplace Safety

Hinshaw's 12 Days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 11: Pay Data Reporting – Another Headache for Employers

In the spirit of the season—and keeping some semblance of normal—we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this ninth day of the...more

12/29/2020 / DFEH , EEO-1 , Employer Liability Issues , Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) , Equal Pay Act , Pay Data , Pay Equity Laws , State Labor Laws , Wage and Hour

Hinshaw's 12 Days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 9: Additional Leave Law Updates

In the spirit of the season—and keeping some semblance of normal—we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this ninth day of the...more

12/22/2020 / Crime Victims , Domestic Violence , Employee Benefits , Employer Liability Issues , Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , Military Service Members , Paid Family Leave Law , Paid Leave , State Labor Laws , Wage and Hour

Hinshaw's 12 Days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 8: Additional Exemptions for Worker Classification

In the spirit of the season—and keeping some semblance of normal—we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this eighth day of the...more

12/21/2020 / ABC Test , Borello Test , Employee Definition , Employer Liability Issues , Freelance Workers , Gig Economy , Hiring & Firing , Independent Contractors , Misclassification , State Labor Laws , Wage and Hour

Hinshaw's 12 Days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 7: Rest Break Updates

In the spirit of the season—and keeping some semblance of normal—we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this seventh day of...more

12/17/2020 / Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , On-Call Employees , Rest and Meal Break , Security Guards , State Labor Laws , Unions , Wage and Hour

Hinshaw's 12 Days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 6: The Expansion of the CFRA

In the spirit of the season—and keeping some semblance of normal—we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this sixth day of the...more

12/15/2020 / California Family Rights Act (CFRA) , Employee Benefits , Employer Liability Issues , Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , Medical Leave , Paid Leave , Parental Leave , State Labor Laws , Wage and Hour

Hinshaw's 12 Days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 5: New Successor Liability for Wage and Hour Judgements

In the spirit of the season—and keeping some semblance of normal—we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this fifth day of the...more

12/14/2020 / DLSE , Employer Liability Issues , Labor Law Violations , Limited Liability Company (LLC) , State Labor Laws , Statement of Information , Successor Liability , Wage and Hour

The 12 Days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 3: Racial and Ethnic Diversity at the Forefront for California-Based...

In the spirit of the season—and keeping some semblance of normal—we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this third day of the...more

12/11/2020 / #MeToo , Board of Directors , Corporate Governance , Diversity , Employer Liability Issues , New Legislation , Publicly-Traded Companies , Sexual Harassment , State Labor Laws , Woman Board Members

The 12 Days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 4: No-Rehire Provision Now Includes One More Exception

In the spirit of the season—and keeping some semblance of normal—we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this fourth day of the...more

12/11/2020 / Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Good Faith , No-Rehire Provisions , Settlement Agreements , State Labor Laws

Mellissa Schafer

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

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