As employers start bringing employees back onto the payroll, there are a few legal obligations to ensure employee safety, starting with OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration). OSHA requires employers made an effort to keep all employees reasonably safe from known hazards and hey,...
In this latest video, #MattTheLawyer explains new guidance from the CDC for non-healthcare workers and employers about Viral (Anti-Body) Testing for COVID-19. Interested in reading the CDC guidance? You can find it here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkyusrolezQ If you have questions, please contact us or other qualified counsel. If you want to...
For those of you who may know me personally, this post is a combination of my political beliefs and employment law. One of the questions that seems to be popping up a great deal when talking about employment law is issues of employee behavior outside...
A common question that we see in times of uncertainty is whether this is a good time to start a business? The answer, like lots of lawyer answers, is that it depends. Here are a few thoughts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVb-xzh3PJI If you have questions, please contact us or other...
OSHA, my favorites today, have decided that I needed to be humbled and modify some advice I gave a few weeks ago. Employers are NOT required to provide cloth face masks since cloth face masks are not considered personal protective equipment (PPE) under the OSHA...
Is an employer obligated to pay an employee who is taking company provided paid time off, Paid Federal Sick Leave, or EFMLA, who attends protests or other political activities? As with all legal questions, the answer is--it depends on the circumstances. #MattTheLawyer walks you through common...
I love it when soccer and the law collide in my world! The L.A. Galaxy recently and mutually parted ways with Midfielder Alexsander Katai after Katai's wife Tea made racist statements on Twitter that Alexsander denounced. The legal issues are both clear and murky at...
Yes. Next question. If an employee posts on their personal social media statements that contain racial slurs, calls for discrimination, calls for violence, or other comments that can put an employer into disrepute, that employee can be fired. But, be sure to carefully document your...
New virtual businesses are not exempt from potential liabilities. So new virtual business owners should consult with lawyers, accountants and insurance brokers to protect your assets. If you are doing business across state lines, you may also be subject to other state's registration and taxation...