Let’s Keep the Workplace Working
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.
Extended medical leave is challenging for California businesses to navigate, especially when there is no clear return to work date. California and federal law state that extended leave is sometimes necessary as a reasonable accommodation, but what if an employee repeatedly requests additional time off with no end in sight? Are businesses indefinitely at the mercy of the employee’s healthcare provider’s continuous work restriction extensions?
Since January 1, 2024, California law has protected employees and job applicants from discrimination based on their off-duty cannabis use. While employers can still enforce ...
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A recent California Court of Appeal decision, Hearn v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2025) 108 Cal.App.5th 301, offers valuable guidance for employers and third-party ...
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New CRD Notice Now Available: “Survivors of Violence and Family Members of Victims Right to Leave and Accommodations”
As of July 1, 2025, the California Civil Rights ...
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