Even the most diligent employers can stumble when it comes to calculating the “regular rate” of pay. It sounds straightforward, but in reality this bit of wage and hour math
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Predictive Scheduling (aka Fair Work Week Ordinance) Expands to Los Angeles County on July 1st
As we blogged about previously, the County of Los Angeles will join the City of Los Angeles and have a Fair Work Week Ordinance as of July 1, 2025. …
Continue Reading Predictive Scheduling (aka Fair Work Week Ordinance) Expands to Los Angeles County on July 1stCalifornia Court Rules in Favor of Prospective Meal Period Waivers for Employers
In a significant ruling for employers, the California Court of Appeal has validated the use of “prospective” meal period waivers, allowing workers to voluntarily waive their meal breaks in advance…
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A Primer on How to Deal with A.B. 1228 and the Fast Food Council’s Impact on Minimum Wage in the Golden State
A.B. 1228 is a controversial law in California that went into effect on September 28, 2023, which we initially covered here and here, and does two main things. First…
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In recent years, TikTok has become a widely used platform for communication and content sharing, boasting nearly 2 billion users globally and 170 million active users in the U.S. alone…
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Since re-taking the White House 11 days ago, President Donald J. Trump has taken dramatic steps to dismantle DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) programs in workplaces nationwide. President Trump’s executive…
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Doing Business in California Guide Updated for 2025
Our team has updated the firm’s handy Doing Business in California Guide for 2025. In this Guide we explain the key issues that make California such a compliance challenge for…
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Beware Minimum Wage Increases Throughout California In 2025
As we head into the new year, employers must continue to monitor minimum wages at the state and local level. California’s minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2025 to…
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Time to Update that California Arbitration Agreement for 2025
Mandatory arbitration is legal in California. As you are updating your handbooks and other policies for 2025, don’t forget to revisit your arbitration agreement. Some key issues to look…
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It is so great to work with super smart people. Our Los Angeles partner, Steven P. Gallagher, is so knowledgeable that he was tapped by LexisNexis to write a…
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