Employee Handbook Compliance Review for Employers & Business Owners
Please contact us to schedule an appointment to review your existing employment Handbook, and/or company policies & procedures to ensure your business is California labor law compliant.
Welcome to the Law Offices of Chauvel & Glatt, LLP!
We are based in San Mateo, California, and serve the Peninsula and surrounding communities, including San Francisco to San Jose, as well as clients throughout Los Angeles, San Diego and San Bernardino Counties and the State of California. We’ve been providing legal services for more than 3 decades and specialize in the fields of Business Law, Real Estate Law, Employment Law, Estate Planning/Probate, Transportation Law, and Intellectual Property Law. We bring a wide range of knowledge and experience, with members of our team speaking English, Spanish and Tagalog.
Practice Areas
Our Team
Our attorneys enjoy working collaboratively and strive to keep matters as simple as possible. We share a desire to give you unparalleled customer service by being proactive and responsive to all your needs.
April Glatt
April Glatt
Natalia Cañas
Natalia Cañas
Derek Myers
Derek Myers
Joe Newman
Joe Newman
Flavio Fonseca
Flavio Fonseca
Ken Weinfield
Ken Weinfield
Our Expertise
- We handle business formation and commercial transactions, as well as commercial litigation.
- We provide legal advice relative to the myriad of employment-related requirements and rules that apply to employers under California labor law.
- We guide our clients through the creation of individual and family trusts, wills, trust administration and the probate process.
- Our firm advises established companies as well sole proprietors, start-ups, and independent contractors in relation to protecting their rights.
- We are well-versed in a wide variety of commercial and residential real estate matters to provide you full-service representation for all your property needs.
- Our attorneys specialize in the transportation and logistics fields and have a thorough understanding of carrier regulations and compliance issues.
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- Beyond the Law, Employment Law
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With the upcoming Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Chauvel & Glatt wants to remind employers of their responsibility to reasonably accommodate their employees’ religious practices.
An accommodation can include but is not limited to approving an employee’s requests for time off for religious holidays, avoiding scheduling of important meetings and engagements on these dates, or rescheduling shifts. Employers may be subject to certain state and federal laws relating to religious accommodation, so it is important for employers to ensure that their practice and policies comply with such requirements. For questions regarding religious accommodation in the workplace, contact the Employer Lawyers at Chauvel & Glatt.
The material in this article, provided by Chauvel & Glatt, is designed to provide informative and current information as of the date of the post. It should not be considered, nor is it intended to constitute, legal advice or promise similar outcomes. For information on your particular circumstances, please contact Chauvel & Glatt at 650-573-9500.
- Employment Law
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The legislative session has come to a close! Just yesterday, Governor Newsom finished signing all the bills that will begin to roll out in 2025. These new laws will impact business owners and how they run their companies.
Stayed tuned to Chauvel & Glatt’s blog to learn more to ensure your business is compliant with these new California laws; or, consult with our experienced Employer Lawyers to have an audit of your policies and practices. You can find our blog at www.chauvellaw.com.
- Employment Law
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A well-written job description is critical for employers. Job descriptions not only outline what is expected of an employee, but also helps an employer define the necessary skills for the position. A job description should outline some of the following information: position title; duties and responsibilities for the role; any physical requirements; any education, license or certification required for the position, to name a few.
Having job descriptions will help a business to better understand the experience and skill base needed for a position and what that position actually entails. A job description will not only help in the hiring process, but also helps evaluate an employee’s performance while working and sets the expectation of the position. All too often, there is a misunderstanding of what a position requires from an employer’s perspective vs. an employee’s perspective. A well-prepared job description can help both an employee and employer share a common and clear understanding of what the job is, and also helps determine the proper pay for a position.
Additionally, a job description serves as a starting point for what the employer believes to be the essential functions of the role. This is important for when an employee requests a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or a leave of absence. An employer and employee can begin an interactive dialogue, known as the interactive process, about what accommodations may help the individual to perform those essential duties of the position without being an undue hardship on the employer or without creating a direct threat to the individual or others.
To learn more about the importance of job descriptions and/or for assistance in creating job descriptions for your business contact the Employment Lawyers at Chauvel & Glatt.
The material in this article, provided by Chauvel & Glatt, is designed to provide informative and current information as of the date of the post. It should not be considered, nor is it intended to constitute, legal advice or promise similar outcomes. For information on your particular circumstances, please contact Chauvel & Glatt at 650-573-9500.
