The wave of high-profile allegations stemming from the #metoo movement shows no sign of relenting, requiring employers to address their own internal policies related to workplace complaints. Just as important as developing anti-harassment and ...
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The Goings and Comings of Employees: Who Is Liable When Your Employee is Involved in a Traffic Accident?
Imagine this: a construction employee ultimately on his way to a job site is expected by the employer to first come to the company yard and proceed from there, driving a company truck to transport coworkers and materials to the job site. He is paid ...
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Prop 64: Sacramento CBS News Talks to Barbara Cotter
CBS affiliate KOVR explored a gray area of California's recently passed Prop 64 last week, asking, "Will Legalized Marijuana Affect California Workplaces?" Cook Brown partner Barbara Cotter weighed in on the subject. ...
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California Prop 64: What Does it Mean to Employers?
On November 8th, Californians passed Prop 64, making it lawful for persons 21 years of age and older to possess, obtain, transport, smoke, and ingest marijuana and marijuana products under certain specific circumstances. But employers should rest ...
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