As you may know, California's legalization of recreational cannabis use does not prevent employers from enforcing drug-free workplace policies. Employers may decline to hire job applicants or fire employees who test positive for cannabis. Since the California Supreme...
Month: March 2018
Why a durable power of attorney should be part of your estate plan
A common misconception is that estate planning is only about what happens to your property after your death. The financial or durable power of attorney is an aspect of estate planning that can help manage your affairs while you are still very much alive. Giving a...
Court says Grubhub driver is independent contractor, not employee
Here at Duggan Law Corporation, we advise California employers about classifying workers as either independent contractors or employees. The answer is significant to both parties because if the person is an employee, he or she is subject to applicable California and...
California law bans employer immigration-related retaliation
As we discussed in a previous post, new California employer responsibilities that took effect on January 1 require valid warrants, subpoenas or court orders of federal immigration personnel before allowing access to workplaces and employee records. In addition,...
#MeToo Movement: Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Is As Important As Ever
The #MeToo movement has brought a heightened awareness to the prevalence of sexual harassment. In California, larger employers are legally responsible for providing sexual harassment prevention training to supervisors. As of January 1, 2018, California law expanded...