East West General CounselAug 22, 20181 min#MeToo Prompted a New California Law Aimed at Defamation Protections for EmployersCalifornia now has a new law on the books designed to protect employers and victims from defamation claims by alleged sexual harassers....
East West General CounselAug 21, 20181 minCanada is Legalizing Recreational Cannabis in October The new law will take effect on October 17, 2018. The Cannabis Act allows Canadians over the age of 18 to buy, possess, grow, and use...
East West General CounselAug 21, 20181 minIs Your Handbook Translated into Another Language?In Juarez v. Wash Depot Holdings, Inc., California court found the arbitration agreement in the employee handbook unenforceable. Why? The...
East West General CounselJun 26, 20181 minBe Kind. Provide Reasonable Accommodations to Your EmployeesAside from good karma points, you will also avoid troubles with EEOC. In the recent case EEOC v. Dollar General an employee with diabetes...
East West General CounselJun 20, 20181 minEmployee Using Prescription Drugs - Remember About ADA DiscriminationIf your employee fails his or her drug test, always assess if they are covered by ADA anti-discrimination provision before taking any...
East West General CounselMar 16, 20182 minCalifornia New Privacy Law Coming to Businesses Near YouCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”) goes into effect on January 1, 2020. CCPA will apply to business that (a) operate for...