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 vote on each bill. The bills that the Legislature passes will then…
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 the decision of a Texas Judge. The scheduled increase was set to…
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 from work are considered to be outside the scope of employment, and…
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 put on hold – nationwide. The scheduled increase was set to raise…
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 to know that they owe the same prompt payment to employees who…
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? The court has recently said yes, an employer can be held liable…
Last week, California governor Jerry Brown announced a deal to raise state minimum wage by 50 percent – from $10 to $15 per hour – by 2022. This wage increase raises wages for nearly 43% of California’s workforce. Brown’s decision…
The Fair Employment and Housing Council amended the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and compliance is required by April 1, 2016. In addition to the already-existing requirement for employers to distribute the FEHA brochure on sexual harassment, employers must now…
Attention employers: have you reviewed your employment contracts lately? They may include a provision that violates federal labor law. Last week, the National Labor Relations Board instructed the restaurant chain Waffle House Inc. to remove class action waivers from its…
We can anticipate a flurry of new labor rules and regulations as President Obama closes out his final term. Presidents often change regulations on their way out of office, and President Obama is no exception. Here are a few of…