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California Supreme Court Decision in ‘Naranjo’ Creates New Obligations for Employers
and Cody Stroman
The California Supreme Court on May 23, 2022, released its decision in Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc., and, in doing so, placed additional obligations on California’s
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California minimum wage is set to increase on January 1, 2023. And, if inflation increases by 7% or more this fiscal year, there will be additional minimum wage obligations taking
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The Ugly Side of Salon and Spa Compensation Revisited
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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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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Will Employers Finally Get Some PAGA Relief in 2022?
The sharks are starting to circle around PAGA (Private Attorney General Act), a law that many California employers find crazy-making for all the reasons outlined here. PAGA may finally
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New California Wage & Hour Laws for 2022
Blog post by Fox Rothschild associate, Gabrielle Gordon
The close of the 2021 California legislative session brings forth a series of new wage and hour laws that impact employers and
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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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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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