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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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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When & How Much to Pay for Work-From-Home Expenses in a Post Pandemic World
During the pandemic when workplaces were closed and employees had to work from home due to Covid-19 restrictions, employers were required to either provide the equipment needed to work from
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San Francisco Minimum Wage Goes Up to $16.32 on July 1, 2021
Effective July 1, 2021, San Francisco’s minimum wage increases to $16.32. This is an increase of 25 cents from the prior minimum wage ($16.07). The increases are tied to increases
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City of Los Angeles Imposes “Hero Pay” Requirement – Risks and Ramifications
Starting Monday, grocery stores, drug stores and big box retailers in the City of Los Angeles will be required to pay “Premium Hazard Pay” – an additional $5.00 per hour
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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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The Passage of Prop 22 and Future Aftershocks to Come From It
On November 3, 2020, California voters passed Proposition 22, an exemption from AB5 for app-based drivers and couriers who use personal vehicles/transportation to provide on-demand services. As detailed in
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Employers Beware! The New Pay Data Reports You File will be Used to Target Enforcement Actions
[UPDATE: Guidance issued by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing on these new requirements may be found here.]
California employers with 100 or more employees are now
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California Legislature Reaches Deal On Modifications to AB5
On Monday night, the California legislature passed Assembly Bill 2257 (AB2257), a clean-up bill to Assembly Bill 5 (AB5). Under AB 2257, musicians, fine artists, freelance writers, photographers, and translators
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