Lisa Guerin
J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law
Who Owns Employee and Independent Contractor Work Product?
"Work product" is anything you complete under the instructions of a person who has hired you. Who owns the work that you do depends on whether you are working as an employee or as an independent contractor, and whether you have sold any of your ownership rights through a written employment agreement. ... READ MORE
Keeping Employee Records Private
Employers are required to take certain steps to protect sensitive information in employee records. ... READ MORE
Should You Accept a Buyout or Early Retirement Package?
Have you been offered a buyout, early retirement plan, or severance package? Employers offer these incentives for employees to quit so they can trim their payroll costs without firing anyone. ... READ MORE
Is an Employee Handbook a Contract?
Does your company's employee handbook compromise your right to fire employees at will? ... READ MORE
Is Workplace Bullying Illegal?
Learn whether workplace bullying is illegal and what you can do about it. ... READ MORE
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What It Is and How to Stop It
Are you facing sexual harassment on the job? If you have to put up with unwanted sexual conduct at work, such as sexual banter, dirty jokes, propositions, or pornography, you may be a victim of sexual harassment. ... READ MORE
Legal Issues to Consider When Disciplining Employees
Avoid legal pitfalls when you discipline employees. ... READ MORE
Wages and Time of Payment: How Long Does a Company Have to Pay You?
Find out when and how you must be paid by your employer. ... READ MORE
What Forms Do New Employees Need to Fill Out?
Learn about the types of documents you might be asked to sign on your first day. ... READ MORE
Is Your Employee Wellness Program Legal?
It takes time and effort to get and stay healthy. Work and family obligations make it hard for many of us to take proper care of ourselves. Not to mention the cost of medical care. These are exactly some of the reasons why many employers use employee wellness programs. They've been around for several ... READ MORE