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The law continues to evolve in answering the question of when an employer is held liable for an employee’s actions. The legal doctrine of “respondeat superior” imposes liability … Read more ►

When a Fresno female math teacher discovered that the County was paying her less than her male counterparts for the same work, she filed a suit under the … Read more ►

At the end of March, the California Court of Appeal found that employee compensation plans must separately account and pay for rest periods to comply with California law. … Read more ►

The 9th Circuit court has further defined what constitutes a “hostile work environment” with regards to sexual harassment. In a recent case, a Yolo County correctional officer claimed … Read more ►

California legislators put forth several employment bills in recent weeks set to impact private sector employers. For the bills to become effective, the Legislature will still need to … Read more ►

1. Federal Exempt Salary Requirement on Hold; California Increase The December 1, 2016 increase in the minimum salary level for exempt employees was put on hold nationwide at … Read more ►

Generally, an employer is liable for its employee’s actions while the employee is acting within the scope of his or her employment. Activities such as traveling to and … Read more ►

As of last week, a federal judge in Texas ruled that the anticipated December 1, 2016 increase in the minimum salary level for exempt employees is to be … Read more ►

Most employers are aware that timing requirements exist regarding the payment of final wages to employees who quit or are terminated from the company. However, employers now need … Read more ►

Can a California employer be liable for failing to accommodate an employee’s request to modify his work schedule to permit him to care for a disabled family member? … Read more ►