Worker Classification Mistakes in California
Worker classification mistakes in California continue to make news even though labor law and court opinions define both “employee” and “independent contractor” in detail. From the ABC test to AB5,…
Highlights of Paid Sick Leave in California: Employer Obligations before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic
It is essential that California employers maintain awareness of and compliance with these additional leave laws — at the federal, state, and local levels. No employer escapes having employees request…
California Wage and Hour Violations: Common Pitfalls
The last couple of years have taught us to expect the unexpected. Many employers who were ill-prepared for the changes wrought by the pandemic found themselves scrambling to keep up…
The California Family Rights Act: Significant Changes to CFRA Leave in 2021
The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) requires the state’s employers to allow employees to take leave from work — without risk of job loss — to take care of their…
Important Rules About Overtime Pay For California Employees
California business owners need to comply with multiple layers of wage and hour laws that apply to their business and their employees. Having a basic understanding regarding overtime pay for…
Successor Liability for Wage and Hour Judgments: The New Rules
The year 2021 is being heralded as the year of new beginnings, and it appears that 2021 also marks a new beginning in California for expanded successor liability for wage…
Avoiding Penalties for California Wage Statement Errors
California employers must navigate a labyrinth of regulation that strongly favors employees. Among these is a list of strict California pay stub requirements. Although the requirements are not particularly difficult,…
Watching Out for Wage and Hour Issues in Southern California
In 2020, California employers dealt with unprecedented shifting sands in an already tough legal climate. The government responded to business and societal shutdowns forced by the pandemic with employee wage…
The California EDD Work Sharing Program: An Overlooked Opportunity?
The coronavirus pandemic is a prime example of a sudden and unexpected change in circumstances that can affect businesses regardless of size, product or service. California has not seen such…
How to Avoid California Minimum Wage Claims
California employers face one of the most employee-friendly laws of any state in the US. Among those, the California minimum wage law is one of the most generous to employees…