Employment Laws

Does Your Bonus System Come with a Warning Label and a Separate Bonus Policy?

Mar. 20, 2015

Most businesses fail to implement a policy governing their bonus systems, and this is getting smaller employers into trouble when...

Is it Ok to Fire Someone Over the Phone?

Mar. 20, 2015

At CEDR, we’re often asked “Is it OK to fire someone over the phone?” Many employers feel that firing them...

Key Provisions of Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements

Mar. 19, 2015

Non-compete and Non-solicitation Agreements are now largely standard in corporate America, but have not yet fully migrated to the smaller...

Can I Fire For This?

Mar. 19, 2015

With employment lawsuits at an all-time high, it's more important than ever to know what you can and can't fire...

Overtime and Bonuses: What You NEED to Know to Pay Properly

Mar. 19, 2015

This ESS trainer is the second in a 2-part series on correctly calculating overtime, especially when bonuses or commissions are...

Overtime: Getting it Right

Mar. 18, 2015

Most employers want to pay their employees properly. But we find that many employers still do not understand the rules...

Donuts and Discrimination: Avoiding Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuits

Feb. 4, 2015

If you have ever been tempted to write your own employee handbook policies, here’s a story about a pregnancy discrimination...

Have You Misclassified Your Independent Contractors?

Dec. 20, 2014

We see employees misclassified as independent contractors all the time as we deal with medical and especially dental practices. With...

Tips for Contesting Unemployment Benefits

Nov. 12, 2014

What should you do when an employee resigns but later changes their story in an attempt to receive unemployment benefits?...

Even SpaceX is Vulnerable to California Employment Law

Aug. 14, 2014

They say misery loves company, and in California, it loves companies. It never ceases to amaze me that any employer...

New EEOC Guidance on Pregnancy Discrimination

Jul. 23, 2014

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released new reminders and enforcement guidance on the topic of pregnancy discrimination, and...