We will explore the five most common mistakes that California employers have made over the last few years and will likely continue to make in 2024. We will also provide suggestions on how to avoid them. Part two explores the importance of documenting an employee’s performance concerns.
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We will explore the five most common mistakes that California employers have made over the last few years and will likely continue to make in 2024. We will also provide suggestions on how to avoid them. Part one explores common mistakes with employee classification.
Read MoreMediation is particularly impactful as a proactive tool for estate planning attorneys—to keep the peace among family members and more quickly and effectively reach resolution on issues that would otherwise end up in litigation.
Read MoreThis fall, California enacted two new bills, SB 699 and AB 1076, that further strengthen California’s stance against non-competes. Both new laws will have significant impacts for businesses. Employers should take heed of the newly strengthened laws and review any contracts in which they attempt to place restraints on employee mobility.
Read MoreBracketing in mediation, in its many forms, can add another sophisticated and flexible negotiating tool to resolve difficult disputes.
Read MoreSide hustles may not pose a problem for the primary employer: such as when employees take up freelance or consultancy work, and when the subject matter of the side hustles--also known as outside employment, side gigs, and moonlighting--are different from the primary employer’s line of work. However, side hustles become an issue when the second job is connected closely to the primary job.
Read MoreProfessional coaching skills can be used in the mediation context as a disruptive process to effectuate conflict resolution. Coaching skills clarify different perspectives, promote active listening, and allow for creative and satisfying solutions in mediations.
Read MoreProfessional coaching skills can be used in the mediation context as a disruptive process to effectuate conflict resolution. Coaching skills clarify different perspectives, promote active listening, and allow for creative and satisfying solutions in mediations.
Read MoreCalifornia is poised to further expand its existing pay transparency law in September 2022. The bill has passed the California Senate and Assembly, and Governor Newsom will have until September 30, 2022 to either veto it, or sign it into law.
Read MoreCalifornia is poised to further expand its existing pay transparency law in September 2022. The bill has passed the California Senate and Assembly, and Governor Newsom will have until September 30, 2022 to either veto it, or sign it into law.
Read MoreCalifornia is poised to further expand its existing pay transparency law in September 2022. The bill has passed the California Senate and Assembly, and Governor Newsom will have until September 30, 2022 to either veto it, or sign it into law.
Read MoreAlthough statistics indicate a generally high mediation success rate, the lack of ethnic diversity among mediators leaves one wondering if this success rate could be improved.
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