By Amanda Rydza | Published August 21, 2018 | Posted in Employee Rights | Tagged Tags: Employee Rights, overtime laws, wage & hour laws | Comments Off on Employees Must Be Paid for Work Off the Clock
Employees Must Be Paid for Work Off the Clock
On Thursday, July 26, 2018, the Supreme Court of California issued its ruling in Troester v. Starbucks Corporation, No. S234969, 2018 WL 3582702, which held that California employees must be paid for all hours worked “off the clock,” including small time periods, which is a deviation from the federal law’s employer-friendly “de minimis” rule. What Read More
Read MoreEmployers Can (in Certain Situations) Legally Impose On-Premises Meal Periods
Since Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court, California employers have taken great strides in ensuring its employees are provided their daily meal and rest breaks and some California employers have learned the hard way that failure to provide such breaks can expose them to costly penalties and damages. A win for employers came recently when Read More
Read MoreEmployer Unintentional Failure to Ensure Wage Statements Comply with the CA Labor Code Can Equate to Costly Penalties Under PAGA
Employer Unintentional Failure to Ensure Wage Statements Comply with the CA Labor Code Can Equate to Costly Penalties Under PAGA It goes without saying, being an employer is California is tough. There are countless laws in California pertaining to employee wages that must be complied with or the employer may be subject to significant penalties. Read More
Read MoreHow to respond to a government audit of your employment records
You may have seen the recent headlines about Google – they successful fought a request by the federal government, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (“OFCCP”), for the contact information for 25,000 employees! The OFCCP audits federal government contractors to ensure compliance with federal discrimination laws. As a federal government contractor, Google spent $500,000 (for Read More
Read MoreWhat to Do When an Employee Sues You
It can be unsettling and a little hurtful when, despite the fact that you treat your employees really well, one of them brings a lawsuit against you. Having a lawsuit brought against you can compromise the integrity of your business. While it can be difficult to remain calm in the face of an employee lawsuit, Read More
Read MoreUse of Past Salary Justification for Pay Disparity Says California Court
Use of Past Salary is Justification For Pay Disparity California’s Ninth Circuit reversed a district court ruling in Rizo v. Yovino that held that an employer violated the Equal Pay Act because of its bright-line policy rule of paying new employees 5% more than their prior salaries. The district court agreed with the Equal Employment Read More
Read MoreMergers and Acquisitions: Why Culture Matters
Mergers and acquisitions as a growth strategy has become popular once again. Like any business deal, the long-term success takes hard work and a strategic approach to creating synergy between companies. It is not uncommon that employees of an acquired company fear losing their jobs, complain about being in the dark, and feel demoralized regarding Read More
Read MorePlan for Succession: Exit Strategies for Your Businesses
Entrepreneurs often live and focus on the highs and lows of launching a new business venture. One key aspect that they often forget is that a decision made on day one of the business can have a huge impact on its last day. While building a business worth a fortune is vital, making sure you Read More
Read MoreNEPOTISM: MIXING FAMILY AND WORK
What is nepotism? Nepotism is the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. What is the law and how can someone sue for nepotism in the workplace? In California, nepotism is not per se illegal. However, nepotism in the workplace has the possibility of triggering Read More
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