The National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) recently created another potential pitfall for employers who misclassify employees as independent contractors. Most employers know that, if they misclassify an employee as an independent contractor, they may be subjected to fines, penalties and other types of liability. Such employers also can be sued by the misclassified employee and
The Life Span of the Employment Relationship: Hiring, Disciplining and Firing
Summary of Program
The Labor and Employment Group at Weintraub Tobin is pleased to offer this informative seminar that will discuss recent cases to help business owners, human resource professionals, and managers avoid liability and effectively hire employees as well as carry out disciplines and terminations. This seminar will cover:
• Lawful and effective job
Traps for Employers in Routine Unemployment and Workers Comp Proceedings
A number of recent California appellate decisions reveal hidden traps that may ensnare employers in administrative proceedings involving employee claims for unemployment or workers-compensation benefits. Such proceedings typically appear routine and uncomplicated. Nonetheless, missteps in handling those routine and relatively low-risk claims can greatly increase an employer’s exposure to liability in a separate civil action alleging wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or similar claims.Continue Reading Traps for Employers in Routine Unemployment and Workers Comp Proceedings