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Medical Coverage for Leaves

Question:  How long are employers required to continue paying medical premiums for employees who are on an unpaid medical leave of absence?  Answer:   Not as long as many employers may think.   Outside of legally protected leaves of absence and collective bargaining...

Employing Minors

Question: Can we employ a minor who is age 16? Answer: Yes, but there are restrictions on the employment of minors under the age of 18 that would apply in this case. You must acquire the required work permit before employing a minor. Permits are required year-round,...

Uniform Maintenance

Question: We require our employees to wear a company polo shirt at work.  Can we provide one shirt per year and have employees pay for a new shirt if it starts looking worn or is damaged during the year? Also, do we have to pay for the maintenance of the shirts?...

Termination Package

Question: What Must I Give Employees Who Are Leaving Our Company? Answer:  In addition to final payment of wages (including accrued unused vacation or PTO), employees who are separating employment in California must receive specific documents on their way out the...

Suspension as Discipline

Question: We want to suspend an employee to get his attention.  What do you think? John has been late a number of times over the last six months. His supervisor has given him a verbal warning, and a written warning. He’s been warned that one more tardy this month and...