by Daniel Bedford | Mar 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
What is an employee versus an Independent Contractor? Independent contractor status is defined in Section 3353 of the California Labor Code. But employers need to be aware that the Internal Revenue Service also has a list of qualifiers. The IRS created this list...
by Daniel Bedford | Mar 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
Cal-OSHA says that it is the employer’s duty to provide a safe and healthy work environment for its employees. What are some of the very basic Cal-OSHA requirements that employers here in California must comply with? A formally written safety program. Conduct Safety...
by Daniel Bedford | Mar 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
Let’s take a few minutes and talk about an employee lawsuit. Hopefully, you will never be sued by your employee; it is not fun. The average employee lawsuit can cost about $60,000.00 to defend. Next, we will list some of the common grounds that employers end up...
by Daniel Bedford | Feb 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
My, my how things have changed in the workplace it wasn’t all that long ago that sexual harassment did not go beyond the workplace. In those days once an employee left the workplace and went home they were free from all forms of harassment. But with the advent of...
by Daniel Bedford | Feb 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Cal-OSHA Consulting Services can make compliance easier for employers of all sizes. Cal-OSHA would much rather talk to a consultant versus an employer. Believe it or not, that is the truth. A Bakersfield Company finds it difficult to work with Cal-OSHA Enforcement...
