The are many things employers should consider when conducting a workplace investigation: when to start, who to interview, where should the interviews be conducted, and who will be present during the interviews?

The are many things employers should consider when conducting a workplace investigation: when to start, who to interview, where should the interviews be conducted, and who will be present during the interviews?

Workplace Investigations (Part 6): Steps of the Investigations

Employers always have many things to take into account when choosing an investigator. Should the investigation be handled in-house or overseen by someone outside the organization? Should the investigator be legal counsel? Should law enforcement be involved? Our next installment in our "Workplace Investigations Series" explores these commonly-asked questions.

Employers always have many things to take into account when choosing an investigator. Should the investigation be handled in-house or overseen by someone outside the organization? Should the investigator be legal counsel? Should law enforcement be involved? Our next installment in our "Workplace Investigations Series" explores these commonly-asked questions.

Workplace Investigations (Part 5): Who Should Conduct an Investigation?

Our new podcast series, "Workplace Investigations," explores when workplace investigaitons are necessary and an employer's obligation to conduct investigations. Part 4 focuses on litigation considerations, as employers should always assume that workplace complaints could go to litigation, and this possibility should factor into how investigations are conducted.

Our new podcast series, "Workplace Investigations," explores when workplace investigaitons are necessary and an employer's obligation to conduct investigations. Part 4 focuses on litigation considerations, as employers should always assume that workplace complaints could go to litigation, and this possibility should factor into how investigations are conducted.

Workplace Investigations (Part 4): Litigation Consideration

Our new podcast series, "Workplace Investigations," explores when workplace investigaitons are necessary and an employer's obligation to conduct investigations. Part 3 focuses on what California employers should consider when starting an investigation in the workplace.

Our new podcast series, "Workplace Investigations," explores when workplace investigaitons are necessary and an employer's obligation to conduct investigations. Part 3 focuses on what California employers should consider when starting an investigation in the workplace.

Workplace Investigations (Part 3) - What to Consider When Starting an Investigation

Part 2 focuses on what should be investigated in the workplace: from serious allegations to personality disputes, Anthony Zaller conveys the importance for employers to seriously listen to all workplace complaints.

Part 2 focuses on what should be investigated in the workplace: from serious allegations to personality disputes, Anthony Zaller conveys the importance for employers to seriously listen to all workplace complaints.

Workplace Investigations (Part 2) : What Should be Investigated in the Workplace?

While sexual harrasment is an obvious case for workplace investigations, there are many situations that may require an investigation to be conducted to prevent employee litigation. Anthony Zaller highlights other instances where an investigation should be conducted, as employers have a duty to keep their workplace safe.

While sexual harrasment is an obvious case for workplace investigations, there are many situations that may require an investigation to be conducted to prevent employee litigation. Anthony Zaller highlights other instances where an investigation should be conducted, as employers have a duty to keep their workplace safe.

Workplace Investigations (Part 1): When Should Employers Conduct an Investigation?

The California Private Attorney's General Act (PAGA) is a piece of legislation that is becomeing increasingly dangerous for California employers. Just what is it and how can employers protect themselves?

The California Private Attorney's General Act (PAGA) is a piece of legislation that is becomeing increasingly dangerous for California employers. Just what is it and how can employers protect themselves?

California's Private Attorneys General Act: What is it and how does it affect California Employers?

Anthony and Anne discuss their thoughts on the potential outcome of the US Supreme court case Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Angie Moriana that could drastically change California's PAGA and the law's impact on Californina employers. Date of Recording: March 30, 2022.

Anthony and Anne discuss their thoughts on the potential outcome of the US Supreme court case Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Angie Moriana that could drastically change California's PAGA and the law's impact on Californina employers. Date of Recording: March 30, 2022.

U.S. Supreme Court - Viking River Cruises v. Moriana - Will PAGA survive this ruling?

Here in California, employers can't use non-competition or non-solicitation clauses. But there is something they can do to protect their IP when employees leave.

Here in California, employers can't use non-competition or non-solicitation clauses. But there is something they can do to protect their IP when employees leave.

Keeping Your Business Protected With Trade Secrets

Misclassifying employees at a startup can result in astronomical penalties. Anthony Zaller discuses some considerations start-up companies in California need to understand.

Misclassifying employees at a startup can result in astronomical penalties. Anthony Zaller discuses some considerations start-up companies in California need to understand.

One Thing That Could Tank a Startup in California: Independent Contractors

Anthony Zaller discusses California legal updates, interviews with business owners across California, and other current topics.

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Always great listening to you, Anthony! Thank you for the information and the education on these topics.

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Zaller Talk

Andrea Borgen

On this episode of Zaller Talk, Anthony Zaller sits down with Andrea Borgen, owner of Barcito, an all-day cafe and late-night bar in downtown Los Angeles. Listen to them discuss various topics including legal updates for California employers and how to manage your own business.

On this episode of Zaller Talk, Anthony Zaller sits down with Andrea Borgen, owner of Barcito, an all-day cafe and late-night bar in downtown Los Angeles. Listen to them discuss various topics including legal updates for California employers and how to manage your own business.

Zaller Talks to Andrea Borgen

Sorry about the audio quality! It was very loud at the foodshow this year. This is a panel I hosted at this year's Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo, featuring: Andrea Borgen, Jamie Boalbey, and Edith Quintero.

Sorry about the audio quality! It was very loud at the foodshow this year. This is a panel I hosted at this year's Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo, featuring: Andrea Borgen, Jamie Boalbey, and Edith Quintero.

Operators’ Best Practices To Recruit, Retain, and Manage A Workforce in 2019

ZLG partner, Anthony Zaller, gives an overview on requirements put in place for businesses in the state of California for reopening, and then goes into requirements specific to Los Angeles County, as certain requirements vary from county to county. He concludes with a brief overview of state reopening requirements specific to restaurants and the importance of their physical distancing guidelines. Date of Recording: May 15, 2020

ZLG partner, Anthony Zaller, gives an overview on requirements put in place for businesses in the state of California for reopening, and then goes into requirements specific to Los Angeles County, as certain requirements vary from county to county. He concludes with a brief overview of state reopening requirements specific to restaurants and the importance of their physical distancing guidelines. Date of Recording: May 15, 2020

California State Reopening Requirements

ZLG partner, Anne McWilliams, gives an overview of what employers should do if one of their employees has been in close proximity to confirmed or suspected individuals with COVID-19, based on current CDC guidance.    Date of Recording: May 1, 2020

ZLG partner, Anne McWilliams, gives an overview of what employers should do if one of their employees has been in close proximity to confirmed or suspected individuals with COVID-19, based on current CDC guidance.  Date of Recording: May 1, 2020

CDC Gives Guidance for Employers Who Have Positive COVID-19 Cases in the Workforce

Anthony Zaller discusses frequently asked questions by employers on the list of the various FAQs published by the Department of Labor regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. We at Zaller Law Group have organized the FAQs according to topics, and provided a brief summary of the question. Here is the link to our website resource categorizing the DOL’s FAQs: https://www.zallerlaw.com/department-of-labor-faq-index Date of Recording: April 14, 2020

Anthony Zaller discusses frequently asked questions by employers on the list of the various FAQs published by the Department of Labor regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. We at Zaller Law Group have organized the FAQs according to topics, and provided a brief summary of the question. Here is the link to our website resource categorizing the DOL’s FAQs: <a href="https://www.zallerlaw.com/department-of-labor-faq-index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.zallerlaw.com/department-of-labor-faq-index</a> Date of Recording: April 14, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

The Department of Labor issued FAQs clarifying employers' obligations under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). During a webinar my firm conducted last week, we discussed some of the DOL's clarifications for employers.

The Department of Labor issued FAQs clarifying employers' obligations under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). During a webinar my firm conducted last week, we discussed some of the DOL's clarifications for employers.

Department of Labor Clarifies Employers' Obligations Under the FFCRA

Our team of attorneys discuss employment law issues California employers need to know about Coronavirus.

Our team of attorneys discuss employment law issues California employers need to know about Coronavirus.

Zaller Law Group Coronavirus Update

Attorneys from our firm gathered for this Q&amp;A on Friday, March 13, 2020 to discuss common questions facing California employers with the coronavirus epidemic.  We discuss the following topics:  Providing time off for employees due to school closures Dealing with employee’s requests not to work Masks in the workplace Screening employees WARN issues for mass layoffs Wage and hour considerations 

Attorneys from our firm gathered for this Q&amp;A on Friday, March 13, 2020 to discuss common questions facing California employers with the coronavirus epidemic.  We discuss the following topics: <ul> <li>Providing time off for employees due to school closures</li> <li>Dealing with employee’s requests not to work</li> <li>Masks in the workplace</li> <li>Screening employees</li> <li>WARN issues for mass layoffs</li> <li>Wage and hour considerations</li> </ul>

Coronavirus: What California Employers Need to Know

Zaller Law Group Associate Rick Reyes explains what documents are required by California employers to have available for employees during the hiring process in 2020.

Zaller Law Group Associate Rick Reyes explains what documents are required by California employers to have available for employees during the hiring process in 2020.

Required Documents in New Hire Packets in 2020 for California Employers

Part 1 of the AB5 discussion: Anthony Zaller, along with Zaller Law Group attorneys Mike Thompson and Rick Reyes, provide background information on AB5 and the "ABC Test".  They discuss the numerous legal challenges against AB5 in California at the beginning of 2020.

Part 1 of the AB5 discussion: Anthony Zaller, along with Zaller Law Group attorneys Mike Thompson and Rick Reyes, provide background information on AB5 and the "ABC Test".  They discuss the numerous legal challenges against AB5 in California at the beginning of 2020.

AB5 faces numerous legal challenges at the beginning of 2020

The California legislature set its sights on limiting employers’ use of independent contractors in the gig economy, and it will have a dramatic impact for all employers.

The California legislature set its sights on limiting employers’ use of independent contractors in the gig economy, and it will have a dramatic impact for all employers.

Bill AB 5 Passed: How will it impact independent contractors in California?

Recent Court Cases Involving Mandatory Service Charge in California

Class Action or Representative Action: What's the Difference?

In Townley v. BJ’s Restaurant, the California Court of Appeal recently ruled that employers are not required to reimburse employees for slip-resistant shoes as they do not qualify as a uniform under California law.  This podcast addresses this new case, as well as other issues related to uniforms, such as:  When must an employer pay for a uniform? When does the employer have to pay for the costs of cleaning the uniform? Can an employer require a deposit for a uniform? 

In Townley v. BJ’s Restaurant, the California Court of Appeal recently ruled that employers are not required to reimburse employees for slip-resistant shoes as they do not qualify as a uniform under California law.  This podcast addresses this new case, as well as other issues related to uniforms, such as: <ul> <li>When must an employer pay for a uniform?</li> <li>When does the employer have to pay for the costs of cleaning the uniform?</li> <li>Can an employer require a deposit for a uniform?</li> </ul>

Uniforms in the Workplace

Finding an attorney who can help an owner, CEO, or president manage business issues can be a stressful situation if not approached correctly.  Here are five recommendations about what to look for when hiring an attorney, and when an attorney should be engaged (hint: sooner than later).

Finding an attorney who can help an owner, CEO, or president manage business issues can be a stressful situation if not approached correctly.  Here are five recommendations about what to look for when hiring an attorney, and when an attorney should be engaged (hint: sooner than later).

How to Hire an Attorney

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