In a significant victory for employers, the California Supreme Court recently held that if an employer reasonably and in good faith believed it was providing complete and accurate wage statements
Continue Reading California Supreme Court Holds Good Faith Defense Precludes Penalties for Wage Statement Noncompliance
California voters will no longer decide the fate of the controversial Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Act), which was expected to significantly affect fast-food restaurants in the
Continue Reading California Repeals FAST Act, Approves New Fast-Food Industry Regulations
On Labor Day, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Recovery Act), which authorized the California Department of Industrial Relations to create a
Continue Reading Not so FAST: FAST Recovery Act on Pause Until 2024 Vote
Following a trend in California regarding increased leniency for those with conviction records, and ensuring that formerly incarcerated people are not unduly burdened by their past, Governor Newsom recently signed
Continue Reading Are Background Checks Worth It Anymore?
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
Continue Reading The Ugly Side of Salon and Spa Compensation Revisited