For Employers

Employee Settlement and Release Agreements

When an employer makes the decision to terminate an employee, the employer may require the employee to sign a settlement or release agreement as a condition of receiving a severance package or in an effort to resolve any legal claims the employee may have against the employer. These agreements are also

California Laws Regarding Unpaid Internships

Unpaid internships offer students a chance to gain valuable employment experience, but employers need to be careful to avoid legal repercussions.

Payroll Tax Exemptions for Family Members

In the vast majority of cases, employers have to withhold and pay payroll taxes for their employees. But if you hire certain family members to work in your business, you won't have to pay some of these taxes.

Workplace Romance: Policies for Employers

Learn about the legal issues that can arise from inter-office romances, and how employers can minimize legal liability.

How to Handle an Employee Complaint of Harassment

If an employee has complained of harassment at your company, you may be feeling nervous about what to do. After all, harassment claims can lead to poor morale, workplace tension, and even lawsuits. But if you take the complaint seriously and conduct a thorough investigation, you can reduce the legal and practical risks.

How to Conduct a Sexual Harrasment Investigation

Sexual harassment is a problem that, despite extensive public attention and legislation to counteract it, continues to be an issue in some workplaces. It can also affect employee morale and the general...

How to Handle a Wrongful Termination Claim as an Employer

In most cases, an employer won't hear from a fired employee after the employee's last day of work, except for handling routine matters like continuation of health insurance or returning company property. Sometimes, however, a fired employee will challenge his or her termination.

What You Can't Fire Someone For

Under the employment-at-will doctrine, an employer can generally fire an employee for any reason or for no reason at all. However, there are some things that an employer can't fire an employee for. Employers cannot fire employees for reasons that would violate anti-discrimination laws.

Fired for Being Unable to Work due to Work-Related Injury

Life can change in an instant if you experience a work-related injury. An injury can leave you permanently or temporarily disabled, unable to earn an income due to chronic pain or medically-prescribed limitations. Injured employees and their employers sometimes wonder whether the employees have a continued right to maintain their jobs after they suffer an injury.

Employers: How to Contest a Worker's Unemployment Claim

Unemployment insurance can be a vital lifeline, especially during a pandemic, but not every worker who loses a job is entitled to benefits.