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Managing Political Disputes in the Workplace – What Can You Do?

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Even though the 2016 Presidential election is months in the rear view mirror, controversy continues, with the news each day describing what looks like a three ring circus in Washington D.C.  Pundits have opined that our country is polarized by politics as never before: cities vs. rural areas; college educated vs. high school educated citizens; […]

Can Employers Require Employees to Work During Their Breaks? California Supreme Court Decides Landmark Case

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California law requires employers in most private businesses to allow employees to take breaks, or rest periods, of at least ten minutes for roughly each four hours of work.  Can an employer require employees during their breaks to keep their pagers and radio phones on, and remain vigilant and responsive to calls when need arises? […]