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Personnel policies support a productive work environment and serve as the first line of defense against employee litigation. Personnel policies are not static, but must adapt to changing circumstances and regular legal updates. Our attorneys regularly draft, revise, and update employment policies and manuals in a wide range of industries, from small family-owned businesses to nationwide manufacturers. Cook Brown also offers bilingual, on-site employee and management training.
Before we carve turkeys, pass the stuffing, and head into the holidays, it’s a good time to revisit how your business handles holidays to ensure you’re paying your staff correctly. Periodically review your holiday policies to confirm they accurately reflect how holidays are handled in practice. Doing so now can help prevent payroll mistakes and employee confusion during the busy season. Get frequently asked questions and answers to review before you cut employee checks this holiday season.
Before we carve turkeys, pass the stuffing, and head into a well-earned Thanksgiving break, it’s a good time to revisit how your business handles holidays to ensure you are ...
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Cook Brown held its annual Employment Law Update on November 19, 2025. As part of this update, Cook Brown attorneys discussed the following statutory changes signed into law ...
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The California Supreme Court recently held in Iloff v. LaPaille (2025) Cal.5th 551 that employers who claim good faith ignorance of minimum wage laws are still subject to ...
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