The independent contractor / employee distinction is a vital one for businesses across California and the United States. "Employee" status confers many legal benefits that "independent contractor" status does not so confer. For example, only employees are subject to...
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Biometric Timeclocks: A Ticking Timebomb?
Employers across California, and the nation for that matter, are taking steps to modernize time-clocks utilized in the workplace. Employers are replacing pen and paper time-sheets or standard "punch" time-clocks with modern, biometric timekeeping systems as a means of...
Epic Systems Corporation v. Lewis-Class Action Waivers
Finally, a victory for employers! Earlier today, on May 21, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Epic Systems Corporation v. Lewis, ruling that employers can require employees to waive their right to bring class action claims....
AB 1066 – On the Seventh Day Thou Shall Rest?
Does the Seventh Day of Rest/ One Day's Rest in Seven Rule Apply to California Agricultural Employees starting January 1, 2017? Yes. Many employers are aware that AB 1066 will slowly raise overtime wages for agricultural employees beginning January 1, 2019 with a...
New Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Regulations in California
When do these regulations go into effect? · April 1, 2016 What must California employers do to comply? · Ensure they have written policies that comply with the new regulations · Disseminate these policies in one or more of the manners described below · Continue...
AB 1513 – New Requirements for Employers Who Pay Piece-Rate Compensation
AB 1513 sets forth various new requirements for employers who pay employees piece-rate compensation. Effective January 1, 2016, section 226.2 will be added to the California Labor Code. Labor Code section 226.2 creates numerous mandates for employers, including, but...
