Why are employers saying no to California Compliance Regulations? According to the Labor Enforcement Task Force Report from 2012-2016, non-compliance has grown from 75% to 91% of the companies targeted. Now while the sample size is small only about 800 targeted...

The coming and going rule is in play when employees are driving. From time to time, one of our members will ask, “Am I responsible for my employee actions while they are commuting from home to work?”  Another question that employers ask concerning this issue is “do I...

Many of our clients are asking us about the subject of progressive discipline. I am not a big fan of this form of employee discipline.  I am a fan of At will employment but we will talk more about that later.  If you are going to use this as a way to discipline your...

California Employment Laws enforcement teams are challenged by Non-Compliance In 2012 the Department of Industrial Relations put together a task force that would fine employers who were not in compliance with California Employment Laws and Cal-OSHA Standards. The task...

The new indoor heat prevention program requirements are now in effect is your business compliant? While working in the field with Cal-OSHA Enforcement Teams the goal has been made very clear.  The goal is to have every employer with one or more employees get a...

Ignoring Cal-OSHA is not the smartest thing to do. How does an employer ignore OSHA in the first place?  Employers who choose not to comply to the standards and policies that have been set in place for the purpose of providing a safe environment for employees to work...