HRWatchdog

AUGUST 23, 2023

We have a couple of problem employees, but I heard California employment is “at-will” and we can just terminate their employment. Many individuals in protected categories (protected from discrimination) will claim their race, religion or other protected class as the basis for a termination. Is that true? Not a member?

ATS 80

ATS Discrimination Employment Law Immedis 80

HRWatchdog

JULY 6, 2022

Right to Discipline. Additionally, an employer has the right to discipline an employee who has performance/attendance issues due to working a second job. Also, if an employee is exhausted from the long hours at the second job, or can’t work scheduled time, that too is subject to discipline. Not a member?

Time and Attendance 81

Time and Attendance Discrimination Examples ATS 81

HRWatchdog

MARCH 6, 2017

Despite these legitimate concerns, employers should exercise caution before taking disciplinary action against an employee who fails to show up to work because of a protest. It’s not going to be easy for an employer to make a split-second decision as to whether the workers’ activity is protected or not. Not a member?

Wage and Hour Training 41

Wage and Hour Training Harassment Discrimination Exercises 41