News regarding the new coronavirus has been prominent in the media in recent weeks as the virus has continued to spread. read more

As 2020 unfolds, employers should consider revising and updating their Employee Handbooks in light of recent legislative actions and judicial decisions. read more

For the first time in several years, the Social Security Administration has resumed sending out a large volume of so-called "no-match" letters, in which the agency notifies employers that the Social Security number stated by an employee during the hiring process does not match the information reflected in the Social Security Administration's records. read more

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees working for covered employers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave each year for a number of pre-determined purposes. read more

California employers who use background checks in making personnel decisions about employees and job applicants must comply with a variety of strict legal requirements, including the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA") and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act ("ICRAA"). read more