What Do You Do When An Employee Gives You A New Social Security Number?
A person can obtain a new social security number for several reasons: Due to identity theft; to escape domestic violence; or to correct an SSA error. Of course, the most [...]
Fuentes v. Empire Nissan – The Validity of Employment Arbitration Agreements
On February 2, 2026, the California Supreme Court issued a ruling on the validity of an employment arbitration agreement that has some good and bad news for employers. An understanding [...]
What Is Human Resources and Employment Law?
As an employer, you may be asking yourself, “What is human resources and employment law?” These two concepts go hand in hand, especially in California, where labor laws are stricter [...]
New Employment Laws for 2026 in California
Employer obligations are changing, and the new employment laws for 2026 in California can impact how you present information to your employees and deal with internal human resource issues. These [...]
Can You Get Fired Without a Written Warning in California?
There are many laws in place to protect California employees, and as an employer, you may be considering firing an employee from their job and want to be sure you [...]
What Is Considered a Hostile Work Environment in California?
A hostile environment can make it very difficult to continue to go to work each day. Every day can pose new challenges that make it hard to concentrate or complete [...]