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Five Common Employment Law Mistakes to Avoid in 2024 (Part Five)

We will explore the five most common mistakes that California employers have made over the last few years and will likely continue to make in 2024. We will also provide suggestions on how to avoid them. In this fifth and final part of the series, we are discussing the importance of having an up-to-date employee handbook and having HR staff who administer the policies in a consistent manner.

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Five Common Employment Law Mistakes to Avoid in 2024 (Part Four)

We will explore the five most common mistakes that California employers have made over the last few years and will likely continue to make in 2024. We will also provide suggestions on how to avoid them. In this fourth part of the series, we are discussing reasonable accommodations and the importance of engaging in the interactive process.

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Five Common Employment Law Mistakes to Avoid in 2024 (Part Three)

We will explore the five most common mistakes that California employers have made over the last few years and will likely continue to make in 2024. We will also provide suggestions on how to avoid them. In this third part of the series, we are discussing the importance of making consistent decisions and avoiding treating similarly situated employees differently.

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Five Common Employment Law Mistakes to Avoid in 2024 (Part Two)

We will explore the five most common mistakes that California employers have made over the last few years and will likely continue to make in 2024. We will also provide suggestions on how to avoid them. Part two explores the importance of documenting an employee’s performance concerns.

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California Strengthens Non-Competition Law

This fall, California enacted two new bills, SB 699 and AB 1076, that further strengthen California’s stance against non-competes. Both new laws will have significant impacts for businesses. Employers should take heed of the newly strengthened laws and review any contracts in which they attempt to place restraints on employee mobility.

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Side Hustles: What Employers Should Know

Side hustles may not pose a problem for the primary employer: such as when employees take up freelance or consultancy work, and when the subject matter of the side hustles--also known as outside employment, side gigs, and moonlighting--are different from the primary employer’s line of work. However, side hustles become an issue when the second job is connected closely to the primary job.

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