Sitting Down on the Job As raised in several recent class action suits against retail giants Wal-Mart, Home Depot and others, California requires “suitable seating” for certain employees. California Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Order 7-2001, section 14, covering retail businesses, states: (A) All working employees shall be provided with suitable seats when the nature of […]
Preventing the Summertime Blues (‘Cause There Ain’t No Cure…) Hiring a teen under age 18 involves some essentials: 1. Familiarity with Applicable Laws: Review federal and state laws on teen employment — especially the rules on what types of jobs teens are not allowed to perform. Many small businesses, and especially those just starting out, […]