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When an employee leaves, employers should act quickly to protect trade secrets, confidential business information, and customer relationships. In this 100th episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys James Kachmar and John Slavik discuss practical steps companies can take before, during, and after an employee’s departure.

Continue Reading California Employment News: Protecting Your Business Information When an Employee Leaves

Meal and rest break compliance remains a key issue in California wage and hour litigation. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin Shareholders Meagan Bainbridge and Shauna Correia discuss how employers can use attestations to identify issues, correct them, and reduce legal exposure.

Continue Reading California Employment News: Stop Penalties Before They Start: The Power of Meal and Rest Break Attestations

Thinking about using a PEO or staffing agency? In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Lizbeth (Beth) V. West and Talia Delanoy discuss the risks and benefits employers should consider before entering into these relationships, including joint employer liability and key contract provisions.

Continue Reading California Employment News: The Hidden Risks of PEOs & Staffing Agencies

ICE has updated its audit guidelines, and the stakes for I-9 compliance just increased. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Shauna Correia and Meagan Bainbridge discuss how recent ICE changes are reclassifying common I-9 errors and what that means for employers facing potential audits.

Continue Reading California Employment News: Navigating ICE’s Updated I-9 Audit Guidelines: What Employers Need to Know

Terminating an employee can present significant legal risk if not handled carefully. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Nikki Mahmoudi and John Slavik discuss best practices and key considerations employers should evaluate before making a termination decision.

Continue Reading California Employment News: Considerations for Employee Termination