San Francisco has expanded its Fair Chance Ordinance protections. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin shareholders Shauna Correia and Meagan Bainbridge explain what employers need to know about the new restrictions on certain out-of-state arrests and convictions and the steps employers should take now to comply.

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In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin shareholder Meagan Bainbridge and associate Nikki Mahmoudi discuss the key provisions every legally compliant handbook should address.

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Listen for a practical overview of how an updated handbook can help California employers promote consistency, communicate expectations, and address workplace issues before they become larger disputes.

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.

Listen for a clear breakdown of common wage and hour mistakes California employers should review to help reduce compliance risk.

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.

Listen for a breakdown of how California employers can better protect valuable business information when an employee exits the company.

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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.

Listen for a breakdown at how California employers can use attestations as part of a stronger meal and rest break compliance strategy.

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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.

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.

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.

Listen for a breakdown of what California employers need to know to approach employee terminations thoughtfully and stay compliant

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.

Listen for guidance on what California employers need to know to stay compliant when navigating employee separations.