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State law requires that employers take steps to prevent and correct wrongful behaviors in the workplace, such as discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Lizbeth (Beth) West explains what employers should know about mandatory harassment prevention training for non-supervisors and supervisors on this installment of California Employment News.
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Wage and hour compliance remains a major source of risk for California employers. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin Associate Nikki Mahmoudi and Shareholder Ryan Abernethy discuss common issues involving meal and rest breaks, rounding, regular rate calculations, and employee attestations.
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When an employee leaves, employers should act quickly to protect trade secrets, confidential business information, and customer relationships. In this 100th episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys James Kachmar and John Slavik discuss practical steps companies can take before, during, and after an employee’s departure.
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Meal and rest break compliance remains a key issue in California wage and hour litigation. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin Shareholders Meagan Bainbridge and Shauna Correia discuss how employers can use attestations to identify issues, correct them, and reduce legal exposure.
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Thinking about using a PEO or staffing agency? In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Lizbeth (Beth) V. West and Talia Delanoy discuss the risks and benefits employers should consider before entering into these relationships, including joint employer liability and key contract provisions.
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ICE has updated its audit guidelines, and the stakes for I-9 compliance just increased. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Shauna Correia and Meagan Bainbridge discuss how recent ICE changes are reclassifying common I-9 errors and what that means for employers facing potential audits.
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Terminating an employee can present significant legal risk if not handled carefully. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Nikki Mahmoudi and John Slavik discuss best practices and key considerations employers should evaluate before making a termination decision.
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When an employment relationship ends, California employers have specific legal obligations they must meet. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin associates Nikki Mahmoudi and Chris Horsley provide a practical refresher on final pay requirements and the key notices employers should be prepared to deliver.
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Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in hiring, performance management, and workplace decision making. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin Shareholder Meagan D. Bainbridge and Senior Attorney Jackie Simonovich discuss practical steps employers should take when implementing AI and how to conduct meaningful bias audits.
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AI is showing up in hiring, recruiting, performance management, and employee monitoring. While these tools promise efficiency, they can also create significant legal risk if they result in discriminatory outcomes. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Jackie Simonovich and Lukas Clary discuss how employer use of AI can implicate Title VII, the ADA, and FEHA, and review key new California AI laws and deadlines.
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