Within the Labor & Employment Advice and Counseling Group at Lewis Brisbois, we talk up a storm. We talk to each other and we talk to our clients, every day, about all the new changes being implemented by state and local lawmakers in many parts of the United States. While every employer, employee, and workplace is different and unique, you can’t help but spot some trends over time. So, what are we talking about, exactly? Here are our top five most-talked-about topics for 2022 – so far.
Read more »Labor & Employment
-
Five Things Employment Lawyers Are Talking About (and Maybe You Should Too) Posted on: May 24, 2022 In: Labor & Employment
-
Tips for Employers When Drafting Employment Applications Posted on: May 19, 2022 In: Labor & Employment
Employers trying to minimize risk of legal exposure must consider several critical issues when screening prospective hires, including drafting and reviewing employment applications. A job application is a vital part of the screening process and provides an organized way for the employer to collect information from applicants. But applications must be drafted to comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws and so, by extension, contain several legal traps for the unwary.
Read more »
-
Check the Checklist! Four Considerations When Hiring Your First Employee Posted on: May 13, 2022 In: Labor & Employment
So, you’ve started a business all by yourself. That is no small feat. You have chosen an awesome company name, your tax documents are all in order, and your website has been generating lots of traffic. Now, your business is booming, and you’re up to your nose in work! It might be time to hire your first employee. That will also be no small step, and there are many considerations to, well, consider. Here’s a checklist to keep in mind.
Read more »
-
California Employers’ New Obligations Under the CPRA Posted on: May 11, 2022 In: Labor & Employment
In November 2020, California voters approved Proposition 24 – also known as the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) – a ballot initiative that amended the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). While the CCPA explicitly granted data privacy rights to California residents in their capacity as consumers, the CPRA grants employees additional rights with respect to their data rights.
Read more »
Blog Search
Featured Posts
- January 06, 2023 Federal Trade Commission Cracks Down on Non-Compete Agreements