Last month, we discussed how the Department of Labor (DOL) was scheduled to implement a new rule that would increase the minimum salary...

On November 8, 2016 California voters passed Proposition 64, “The Adult Use of Marijuana Act,” which legalized the recreational use and...

California Elections Code section 14000 mandates that if employees do not have sufficient time outside of working hours to vote in a...

There are various factors that influence whether an employee must be compensated for his or her travel time to a new work site, or for...

Although holiday parties may be an excellent opportunity for employees to socialize outside of the confines of the office, and to reward...

The Grady Firm is pleased to announce that it has been selected to serve the the  California Employers Association, which serves 9,000...

On May 18, 2016, President Obama  and Secretary  Perez announced the Department of Labor’s final rule updating overtime regulations, to...

On April 19, 2016, the Los Angeles City Council approved a measure that would require employers in the City of Los Angeles to provide...

Beginning April 1, 2016, California employers with five or more total employees (whether or not all of those employees live in...

by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. California employers are required to follow the following state and federal laws regarding paydays, final...

by Jennifer Grady, Esq. Sexual Harassment claims are on the rise and can cost employers significantly in terms of time, money, and lost...

It’s a familiar box on any job application. “Check here if you have ever been convicted of a crime in a court of law.” But is it legal?...

Los Angeles Innovation Week 2015 Launches With More Than 100 Events, Exhibiting LA’s Global Leadership in Innovation On Tuesday, October...

SACRAMENTO – On September 25, 2015, the State of California’s Employment Training Panel approved more than $11 million to train more than...

San Francisco increases employer healthcare spending law rates. Photo © Jennifer Grady The City of San Francisco has announced the 2016...

By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Gayane Khechoomian, Esq. The new Paid Sick Leave law that went into effect in California on July 1, 2015...

By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Gayane Khechoomian, Esq. On July 1, 2015, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing made...

By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Gayane Khechoomian, Esq. On July 1, 2015, a new law affecting millions of Californians went into effect...

By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Gayane Khechoomian, Esq. Employers with potential heat-related exposures are reminded that Cal/OSHA Heat...

By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Gayane Khechoomian, Esq. I. CHANGES TO WAGE AND LABOR LAWS 1. Minimum Wage Increases The minimum wage...