Employers often ask me the question of what steps can they take to stop employment litigation. My response usually begins with a warning that there is nothing an employer can do that will prevent a frivolous lawsuit. However, employers can control their actions and decisions, and by reviewing a few items on a regular basis, it can greatly reduce a company’s liability. This episode covers five steps employers can start with.

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How to Reduce Employment Lawsuits in California

Federal and California law make it clear that employers can mandate employees to be vaccinated. The City of Los Angeles’ mandate raises many issues and questions for employers, should it pass as expected. ZLG attorneys, Anthony Zaller and Veenita Raj, give an overview of what California employers should expect with various vaccine mandates moving forward. Date of Recording: August 20, 2021.

Vaccine Mandates in California

On this episode of Zaller Talk I sat down with Madelyn Alfano, founder of Maria’s Italian Kitchen, which has 9 locations around the Los Angeles area. The podcast starts abruptly, as Madelyn started discussing great topics before we even started recording. The discussion covers various topics: how founders can maintain their composure, how Madelyn started the restaurant and how important her network was in expanding the band, technology trends in restaurants, and how Madelyn navigated the COVID-19 pandemic.

Zaller Talks to Madelyn Alfano

Welcome to the "California Employee Handbook Series," presented by ZLG attorney Michael Thompson. This series gives an overview as to what California employers should be including in their employee handbooks. Part 2 discusses having a Timekeeping Policy, a Meal and Rest Break Policy, and a Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Prevention Policy. 

California Employee Handbook Series - Part 2

Governor Newsom signed new legislation on March 19, 2021 requiring California employers to provide COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave. California employers were required to provide California COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave under an old law passed in 2020 that expired on December 31, 2020. There are a few key differences between the old requirements and the new 2021 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave just enacted, and California employers need to beware of these new requirements.

California's New COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave

Welcome to the "California Employee Handbook Series," presented by ZLG attorney Michael Thompson. This series gives an overview as to what California employers should be including in their employee handbooks. Part 1 discusses Non-Distribution and Non-Solicitation policies, a Lactation Accommodation Policy, and a Right to Revise Policy. 

California Employee Handbook Series - Part 1

ZLG attorney Mike Thompson discusses the new preferential rehire legislation (SB 93), which was signed into law by Governor Newsom on April 16, 2021. Certain hospitality employers should review if SB 93 applies to them, and if so, understand how the process for preferential rehiring works, and what they need to do in order to comply with the new legislation.

Preferential Rehire Legislation: How Does the Process Work?

ZLG partner, Anthony Zaller, discusses some commonly overlooked rules for documenting the job performance of an employee.

5 Rules for Documenting Employee Performance

SB 973, a new California law passed in September 2020, created a new obligation for California employers to annually submit pay data report to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). Employers must submit their pay data reports to DFEH on or before March 31, 2021, and then on or before March 31 each year thereafter.

California’s New Pay Data Reporting Requirements

ZLG attorney, Anthony Zaller, provides an overview of the signed executive orders by President Biden, which set forth plans for how employers should respond to issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Potential Changes for California Employers Under President Biden

Our firm contains fantastic associates who come from all different backgrounds. Meet our Associate Attorney, Mike Thompson, who worked in business litigation for many years before turning to employment law.

Meet the Attorneys - Mike Thompson

Congrats to all of those who are getting their bar exam results (1/8/21). No matter what happens, remain optimistic and keep it in context!

To those getting their bar exam results...

Anthony Zaller discusses his thoughts on potential changes to the employment landscape in 2021.

Thoughts on the 2021 Employment Landscape

Part 2. ZLG partner, Anthony Zaller, discusses other new wage and hour bills, which become effective January 1, 2021. AB 2479, AB 3075, and AB 979 are covered in this video. Date of Recording: October 2, 2020.

New California Wage and Hour Bills for 2021 - Part 2

ZLG partner, Anthony Zaller, and ZLG attorney, Michael Thompson, discuss some of the new wage and hour bills, which become effective January 1, 2021. Thompson discusses AB 2257, which is an extension of the infamous AB5 or "ABC Test". Zaller discusses SB 1384 and AB 1512. Date of Recording: October 2, 2020.

New California Wage and Hour Bills for 2021

Anthony Zaller discusses California legal updates, interviews with business owners across California, and other current topics.

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