Employment Torts

Employment Torts are negligent or intentional acts that occur in the workplace which breach some duty of care. These torts include violation of privacy, infliction of emotional distress, defamation, interference with a contractual relationship and fraud or misrepresentation among others. And they are all claims you can protect against with the proper planning. To limit your risk of employment tort claims, you should consult with employment lawyers regarding employee background checks, training, handbooks and claims investigation.

Preventing Employment Law Problems

Avoid Emergence of Employee Legal Problems Many business owners and entrepreneurs tell us that dealing with employment law matters ranks among their least favorite management activities, while also being one of their greatest concerns. Understandably, they wish to focus their efforts on activities which generate revenue and which keep their customers happy and their employees [...] read more

Top 10 Preventable Employee Lawsuits

Wage and Hour Claims Discrimination Claims Wrongful Termination Claims and Whistle Blowing Claims Leaves of Absence Related Claims Harassment Claims Breach of Contract Trade Secret Misappropriation and Unfair Competition Defamation Claims Invasion of Privacy and Drug Testing Class Actions, and Business and Professions Code 17200 Actions (Download Full Report (PDF)) Avoiding Employee Lawsuits The California [...] read more

Litigation Defense

Limiting Costs and Liability Employment law litigation is expensive, which is why much of Vision Law’s practice involves helping employers prevent the emergence of labor problems that could result in an employee lawsuit. Unfortunately, we find that in many cases employers only come to us for help after a problem has emerged. In these situations, [...] read more

Right to Privacy

When we talk about the “right to privacy” in the employment context, it is important to note generally we are not talking about the “employer’s” or the “business’” right to privacy. You guessed it, we are talking about the “employee’s” right to privacy and in some contexts, the business’ clients’ rights to privacy. In California, [...] read more

Employee Handbook Law

An employee handbook is a compilation of labor laws in the state that are applicable to the employees. At Vision Law, our attorneys have considerable experience in the creation of such handbooks. A free custom Employee Handbook is included when your company signs up for Vision’s Predictable Fees Program (12 month subscription). We have the experience [...] read more

FAQ: Employment & Labor Law for Small Businesses

Should my small business be concerned with employment and labor law? Yes. Many laws apply even if your small business only has one employee. Once your business hits five employees most major employment and labor laws apply. Even micro businesses in California are subject to employee claims. “What kinds of employment and labor laws apply [...] read more

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