Several years ago, the payment structure for numerous salon and spa employees was turned on its head, as these salons and spas faced liability for paying employees a commission when
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Employment Litigation
Fate of PAGA’s Inclusion In Class Action Waivers in SCOTUS’ Hands
I am not usually a policy wonk, and I often think in terms of concepts not cases. However, I must say that listening to the US Supreme Court’s oral argument…
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Buckle Up: Minimum Wage Hikes Coming on New Year’s Day!
As of New Year’s Day, the minimum wage employers must pay California employees once again jumps up, with ramifications beyond simply paying at least the new minimum rate.
The New …
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California Settlement and Separation Agreement Templates Will Need a Refresh for January 1, 2022
Have you been re-using the same old agreement template that was drafted many years ago? Well, if you are in California, it is time for another refresh before year end…
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Is There Any Viable Defense to a Dreaded PAGA Claim?
The Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) is crazy making for California employers.
In plain English, PAGA allows a Court to award a penalty for each pay period that includes a…
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Mandatory Arbitration Again in Question in CA (AB 51 Resuscitated)
Think back pre-Covid, the end of 2019, a law was set to take effect in California that banned mandatory arbitration, and imposed criminal penalties on employers for mandating arbitration. This…
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California Supreme Court Rules that Meal and Rest Premiums Must be Paid at the “Regular Rate”
Background
The California Supreme Court just made it even more difficult to do business in California. Overturning the ruling of two lower courts, on July 15, 2021, the Court held…
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Doing the Right Thing Versus Proving You Did the Right Thing
In the words of a mediator in a recent case, “at least you get a discount for not being an @ssh%le.”
Yes, many employers actually try to, and even succeed…
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Complimentary Webinar from the Fox Rothschild Team: Current Issues in Labor & Employment Law (March 25th)
The ever-changing nature of laws affecting the workplace can make it difficult to stay current with the latest regulations while balancing the needs of your business and employees.
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California Supreme Court Addresses Critical Issue Regarding Meal Period Rounding
On February 25, 2021, the California Supreme Court issued its opinion in Donohue v. AMN Services, LLC, holding that:
- Employers cannot utilize the rounding of time punches in the
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