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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS? IT DEPENDS

This past spring, the California Supreme Court inexplicably tossed out its decades-old “multi-factor” independent contractor test in favor of a far more stringent three-part “ABC” test. (Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court). See,Independent Contractor Status in California Now Falls Under Radically Different Rules(June, 2018).

LEADING THE WAY TO SUCCESS

TheCalifornia Association of Work Experience Educators(CAWEE) is a state-wide professional association that since 1965 has been providing training and education on child labor laws and employment laws compliance, helping their members in turn to prepare their students for life within the workforce.

CAUTIONARY TALES EPISODE 21

Contending employers must walk an extra mile to accommodate emotionally troubled workers, theEqual Employment Opportunity Commission(EEOC) hasannounced settlementof its disability discrimination lawsuit against Triton Management Services, LLC (Triton). See also,San Diego Tribune, October 10, 2018.

SCARED WITLESS

All Hallows’ Eve. That spooky time of year when witches, vampires and zombies roam the land. From management’s perspective, however, the scariest Halloween costumes are those which are too revealing or are otherwise offensive to others in the workplace. For example, earlier this year a lingerie website began selling a sexed-up “Brave Red Maiden” costume — a much skimpier version of the clothing worn by oppressed female characters in “The Handmaid’s Tale.” (The website stopped selling it after re

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2019

Effective January 1, 2019

CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?

California employers must not discriminate against workers based on political activities, affiliations or speech. Particularly during an election season, employers should re-familiarize themselves with these laws:

LIVE AND LET LIVE

California employers must not discriminate or retaliate against workers based on political activities, affiliations or speech.

CAUTIONARY TALES EPISODE 20

On September 28, 2018 theEqual Employment Opportunity Commission(EEOC)announcedit has filed a law suit against Central California grocery store, PAQ, Inc. dba Rancho San Miguel Market for alleged violations of the federalAmericans with Disabilities Act(ADA).

BIG BIZ BROTHER

Many California businesses install on-premises video surveillance equipment to improve operations through the security of premises. Electronic surveillance can deter, prevent or help resolve theft, physically threatening incidents or other dangerous conditions or situations.