Employment Laws

How to Sue Your Employer, California Style

Jul. 14, 2015

This past weekend, CEDR was in California teaching a CE class to medical practice owners on California employment law and...

Independent Contractors vs. Employees: A Critical Distinction

Jun. 8, 2015

"Can I just classify this person as an independent contractor and issue a 1099? It’s so much easier than doing...

The “Facebook Firing” Case: How Far Employers May Go On Social Media Restriction Policies

Mar. 22, 2015

The use of social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others has been nothing short of a connectivity...

Right to Work vs. At-Will

Mar. 22, 2015

My HR expert told me I don't need to worry about my employee handbook and don't need to update it...

Employees Milking the Clock

Mar. 22, 2015

Sometimes it's a challenge of getting everyone to clock in and out properly. Below are a few notes on issues...

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...