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California

Boss’ comments direct evidence of bias

03/29/2017
If you learn that a supervisor who wants to fire an employee has made sexist comments about her, think twice about that termination.

Legislation proposed to ‘ban the box’ statewide in Calif.

03/29/2017
A.B. 1008, a bill currently before the California legislature, would bar employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal history before making a conditional job offer.

How to pay for work-related driving expenses?

02/27/2017
Q. What methods can I use to compensate my employees for their work-related driving expenses?

What’s the reimbursement rate for work mileage employees put on their personal vehicles?

02/27/2017
Q. Some of my employees are required to drive their personal cars to and from various worksites during working hours. Do I have to compensate these employees for the miles they drive during this travel? If so, how much per mile must I reimburse them for?

Proposed regs: Criminal history inquiries can raise employer liability

02/27/2017
Employers should proceed with caution when using criminal histories to make employment decisions.

No ADA violation if worker cannot perform the job

02/27/2017
It’s not an ADA violation to refuse to hire someone who obviously can’t meet the physical requirements for performing a job.

Take–and retain–detailed notes during interviews

02/27/2017
Make absolutely certain that you retain copies of all interview questions and notes. You may need them to prove how you made hiring decisions.

Heard allegations of racial harassment? You must take steps to stop it

02/27/2017
Employers face liability if they spot racial harassment at work and don’t take reasonable steps to stop it. Don’t assume the problem will go away on its own—or that workers who experience harassment will indefinitely tolerate a hostile environment.

Consistently apply work rules to steer clear of charges of discrimination

02/27/2017
Beware making exceptions to the rules. That can look like discrimination if a disgruntled employee who doesn’t receive the same exception spots a pattern suggesting unfair favoritism.

Court expands ADA protection, OKs transfer away from specific location and supervisor

02/27/2017
A federal court in California has opened the door for mentally disabled employees seeking accommodations to request a transfer away from specific locations and individuals.