New FLSA overtime ruling for exempt employees

by Taylor @ California Payroll

Tue Oct 11 12:15:09 PDT 2016

If you have salaried employees earning less than $47,476 annually after Dec. 1st, those employees will be eligible for OT pay.  Will you be affected? WATCH INTRO Are you aware? On May 18th, 2016, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule updating overtime regulations was announced. The ruling changed the minimum salary exemption threshold to $47,476, which Read More

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Go-to termination practices employers need to consider

by Anthony Zaller @ California Employment Law Report

Fri Feb 23 21:38:17 PST 2018

Employee terminations and resignations must be planned for in advance to avoid common pitfalls for California employers.  I’ve recently written about go-to hiring practices for employers, so I thought it would be appropriate to follow that post up with this list of go-to termination practices.  This Friday’s Five focuses on critical management and legal considerations...

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FORM 10-Q JUNE 30, 2017

by admin @ Community Choice Financial

Fri Aug 11 14:43:06 PDT 2017

Download in PDF format Click below to download files: ccfi-20170630.xml ccfi-20170630.xsd ccfi-20170630_cal.xml ccfi-20170630_def.xml ccfi-20170630_lab.xml ccfi-20170630_pre.xml

#Time’s Up? Not Yet, For Harassment Claims

by Lara A. Levine and Tiffany T. Tran @

Wed Feb 28 06:00:56 PST 2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: The California Legislature has introduced a new bipartisan bill, AB 1870, that would give all employees—not just those claiming sexual harassment—three years to file DFEH complaints of unlawful discrimination, instead of the one year provided by current law.

More time to report discrimination

With the #MeToo movement sweeping the nation, California legislators are introducing bills aimed at giving … Continue Reading

5 Tips for Workplace Wellness

by Nathan Young @ Check City

Fri Oct 23 12:16:42 PDT 2015

You are surrounded by a long line of hazards at work. You may not think about it (especially if you work in a quiet office). Everything from that nasty vending machine spitting out old candy bars that only mask your … Continue reading →

2018 California Legislative Update: It’s Spring! What Bills Have Sprung?

by Kristina M. Launey, Walter Mullon and Melissa Aristizabal @

Thu Mar 22 10:26:29 PDT 2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: Dominating this spring’s planting of proposed employment-related legislation are bills aimed at ending sexual harassment and promoting gender equity. Among the secondary crops are bills regarding accommodation, leave, criminal history, and wage and hour law. It threatens to be another bitter fall harvest for California’s employer community.

California legislators stormed into the second half of the 2017-18 legislative … Continue Reading

Duration of Written Meal Period Waivers Depends on Your Needs

by Barbara Wilber @ CalChamber Alert

Fri Mar 23 05:56:06 PDT 2018

We have employees working 6-hour shifts who want to waive their meal period and employees who want to waive their second meal period after 10 hours. How often do we have to renew the written waiver? Pursuant to the California Labor Code, both the 6- and 10-hour waiver allow an employer and employee to mutually waive the required meal period. Although other types of meal waivers must be in writing, a written waiver is not required in these instances. Meal period rules and regulations are found in both the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) orders and in the California Labor Code, Section 512 (stated in part as follows): 512. (a) An employer may not employ an employee for a work period of more than five hours per day without providing the employee with a meal period of not less than 30 minutes, except that if the total work period per day of the employee is no more than six hours, the meal period may be waived by mutual consent of both the employer and employee. An employer may not employ an employee for a work period of more than 10 hours per day without providing the employee with a second meal [...]

Chambers Urge Stronger Link Between Career Technical Education Funding, Workforce Needs

by Jennifer Barrera @ Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce

Wed Mar 21 07:38:48 PDT 2018

The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of local chambers of commerce are asking legislators to broaden the criteria for career technical education grants to include more activities proven to help prepare students

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Aurora 8 TV Support Local: Business Services Help Local Dental Practice

by Dianne Parker @ Avitus Group

Wed Mar 07 16:05:21 PST 2018

Hosts Lane Lyon and Wendy Brockman bring us this month’s Support Local segment, Powered by Avitus Group on Aurora 8 TV. The topic: business services. As the hosts say, if you are a baker, you want to bake, if you are a contractor, you want to build. The paperwork and office stuff, not so much…but […]

Four Ways California Can Help Get More Grads Ready for College, Career

by Loren Kaye @ CalChamber Alert

Fri Mar 23 05:57:40 PDT 2018

The California economy is humming. Unemployment is at historic lows, even in many parts of the state often left behind in good times. But even this silver lining has a cloud. Parts of the Bay Area and Southern California are beyond full employment, which means some California regions are creating more jobs than the labor force can support. Talent-Worker Mismatch As Robert Kleinhenz of Beacon Economics wrote, “with the state at full employment, job growth and general economic gains will largely be constrained by the availability of workers. This is good for workers who might achieve pay increases in the coming months and quarters, but it poses a challenge for firms that want to grow but cannot because they are unable to hire the necessary workers.” Nationally, half of open, available positions go unfilled because the candidates aren’t available. At the same time, 40% of businesses can’t take on more work because they can’t fill open jobs. We have an extraordinary mismatch between our talent needs and the pipeline of new or potential workers. The flip side is that many of our students face a different future. Only 40% of the state’s 2.2 million young adults hold an associate’s degree [...]

June 2018 Business by Business Summit Aims to Rev up Business Community; Features Keynote Speaker Ken Schmidt, Former Director of Communications for Harley Davidson

by Dianne Parker @ Avitus Group

Sat Mar 17 07:37:18 PDT 2018

TICKETS: Go on sale April, 2018.  (Each registrant receives a Montana Hope Bear to be picked up at event) COMMUNITY SUPPORT: 50% of Proceeds Donated to Montana Hope Project LOCATION: Northern Hotel, Billings, Montana  – 19 N Broadway AGENDA: Vendor Village and Lunch Welcome by Emcee Dave Mitchell – “Becoming Resilient” Inside the Minds of Consumers and Business Owners Panel Speed Learning Keynote Address: […]

Avitus Group Announces June 2018 Business by Business Summit in Montana; Aims to Educate Local Businesses While Supporting Local Community

by Dianne Parker @ Avitus Group

Sat Mar 17 07:04:07 PDT 2018

TICKETS: Go on sale April, 2018.  (Each registrant receives a Montana Hope Bear to be picked up at event) COMMUNITY SUPPORT: 50% of Proceeds Donated to Montana Hope Project LOCATION: Northern Hotel, Billings, Montana  – 19 N Broadway AGENDA Vendor Village and Lunch Welcome by Emcee Dave Mitchell – “Becoming Resilient” Inside the Minds of Consumers and Business […]

CalChamber-Backed Bill Helps Minimize California Waste

by Jennifer Barrera @ Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce

Thu Mar 22 08:11:06 PDT 2018

An Assembly policy committee gave near-unanimous approval this week to a California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that will reduce the number of surplus household consumer products unnecessarily managed as hazardous waste. Consumers and the

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CalChamber to Offer Live Webinar on Hiring

by CalChamber @ Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce

Tue Mar 20 07:23:02 PDT 2018

Recruiting, interviewing and hiring new employees involves significant legal risks if not handled properly. In fact, California has stricter protections for job applicants than do federal laws—even more so since January 1, 2018. To

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CalChamber President Statement on Passing of Nancy McFadden, Longtime Top Adviser to Governor

by CalChamber @ Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce

Fri Mar 23 10:44:08 PDT 2018

California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg released the following statement today on the passing of Nancy McFadden, executive secretary and chief of staff to Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.: “I am

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High Court Decisions Leave Employers with Uncertainty

by Laura Curtis @ Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce

Tue Mar 27 07:15:49 PDT 2018

Labor Law Standards Subject to Interpretation California employers are once again left with uncertainty regarding the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) Enforcement Policies and Interpretations Manual following a California Supreme Court ruling earlier this month.

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2018 California State Minimum Wage Increases

by Taylor @ California Payroll

Thu Nov 02 09:54:30 PDT 2017

On January 1st, 2018, California’s state minimum wage increased for employers. Please note that several localities have also implemented minimum wage rates that differ the state minimum (above). In 2016, bill SB 3 was signed to gradually increase the minimum wage in California to $15 per hour by 2022. The action made California the first state Read More

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It’s a steep hill to climb for women running for state office

by Kristian Hernández @ The Center for Public Integrity Latest Stories

Tue Mar 06 02:00:00 PST 2018

Elective offices have been historically harder for women to break into — and this year might not be any easier.

When “try out” time needs to be paid under California law

by Anthony Zaller @ California Employment Law Report

Fri Mar 09 18:13:56 PST 2018

When hiring an employee, employers need to be mindful that any tests of the employee’s skills during the hiring process does not cross the line to become actual work that the applicant must be paid for.  Employers sometimes will ask applicants to demonstrate their food preparation skills in a restaurant setting, handling tools in a...

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Learn about best employment law practices for 2018

by Anthony Zaller @ California Employment Law Report

Mon Feb 12 17:11:21 PST 2018

My firm is hosting a seminar for business owners, in-house counsel, human resource professionals, and managers to learn about and how to implement best practices at the start of 2018.  Plus, get to see the newly renovated Proud Bird and enjoy some light food and drinks during the mixer. Our attorneys will be speaking about:...

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July 1, 2017 – New minimum wages, including Emeryville, Los Angeles

by Taylor @ California Payroll

Sat Jul 01 10:06:16 PDT 2017

According to the city of Emeryville website, “The minimum wage rate will be $14.00 per hour for Small Businesses and $15.20 per hour for Large Businesses, effective July 1, 2017. These rates will increase annually with Large Business minimum wage rates adjusting annually for inflation every July 1 based on the annual increase in the local consumer Read More

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Chambers Urge Stronger Link Between Career Education Funding, Work Needs

by Jennifer Barrera @ CalChamber Alert

Fri Mar 23 05:55:49 PDT 2018

The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of local chambers of commerce are asking legislators to broaden the criteria for career technical education grants to include more activities proven to help prepare students for the working world. The changes would better apply Career Technical Education (CTE) Incentive Grant funding to Linked Learning programs. The CalChamber and local chambers have suggested changes to AB 1743 (O’Donnell; D-Long Beach), which passed the Assembly Education Committee this week on a vote of 6-0. The goal of Linked Learning is to provide graduates with the widest array of postsecondary options, including enrollment into four-year college programs without remediation, as well as apprenticeships, two-year college programs, and certificates, all with the 21st century skills to succeed in the workforce. Need for Skilled Workers California’s long-term economic growth depends on a steady stream of highly skilled workers. Although job growth in California has been robust since the last recession, that growth has slowed recently due to a lack of employable workers. The statewide labor force slowed to a growth rate of 0.6% in 2017, just two-thirds of the average rate since 1990. The slowing has occurred as job openings across skilled and unskilled occupations alike [...]

Raging Bull: Getting Beat Up On Glassdoor?

by Kristen Peters @

Wed Mar 28 06:00:28 PDT 2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: Even if bad Glassdoor reviews have you feeling like you need to fight back, employers should stay out of the ring, and instead implement social media policies that clearly define prohibited behavior and disclosures, while spelling out the consequences for violations. Employers must not retaliate against employees for their lawful out-of-office behavior.

People are used to sharing everything … Continue Reading

FORM 10-K DECEMBER 31, 2016

by admin @ Community Choice Financial

Tue Mar 28 17:00:01 PDT 2017

Download in PDF format Click below to download files: ccfi-20161231.xml ccfi-20161231.xsd ccfi-20161231_cal.xml ccfi-20161231_def.xml ccfi-20161231_lab.xml ccfi-20161231_pre.xml

Why You Need an Emergency Fund

by Nathan Young @ Check City

Tue Oct 20 10:48:52 PDT 2015

Most financial experts agree that you need enough in emergency savings to cover 3-6 months of expenses. But according to a 2013 survey by Bankrate.com, 76% of Americans don’t have enough savings to last 6 months, 50% have less than … Continue reading →

Assembly Committee OKs More Inspections for Haz Waste Facilities

by Jennifer Barrera @ CalChamber Alert

Fri Mar 23 05:52:59 PDT 2018

A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that will lead to increased costs for hazardous waste operators passed an Assembly policy committee on March 20. AB 2094 (Kalra; D-San Jose) imposes unnecessary new costs on hazardous waste permit operators and further delays processing by arbitrarily increasing the frequency of inspections for hazardous waste facilities rather than focusing on improving the existing inspection process. The CalChamber and a coalition of industry groups voiced concern about the bill placing additional requirements on the state Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) when the department is working to clear permit backlogs, trying to implement regulatory reforms, and developing a whole suite of pending regulatory packages. The added requirements would result in additional unrestrained and unreviewable costs being imposed on permittees, the coalition stated in a letter to the committee. In July 2017, DTSC completed a comprehensive, two-year “Enforcement Improvement Plan,” which includes action items DTSC has taken to clearly define its inspection and enforcement processes, including using CalEnviroScreen to identify impacted communities and prioritize inspections in those areas, making inspection and enforcement data available online, and identifying areas for improving the timeliness/quality of inspection reports. Rather than requiring regulations about the frequency of onsite inspections, [...]

Avitus Group Announces Prestigious Ambassador Program for Employees; Names 16 Ambassadors Nationwide to Represent Company in Local Communities

by Dianne Parker @ Avitus Group

Fri Feb 09 16:46:28 PST 2018

Avitus Group Ambassador Program Encourages Volunteer Involvement in Local Communities as well as Provides Opportunities for Ambassadors to Grow Personally and Professionally For additional information and photos, please read our PRESS RELEASE. “The Avitus Group Ambassador Program is a community of professionals who spend a life-changing year together working, volunteering in our communities and growing both personally and […]

Tariff on Chinese Imports Clouds Trade/Investment Gathering

by Susanne T. Stirling @ Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce

Fri Mar 23 06:22:23 PDT 2018

As President Donald R. Trump’s intention of imposing tariffs on $50 billion of exports from China loomed like a cloud, the Chinese Consul General, Ambassador Luo Linquan, hosted a reception and dinner for approximately

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New Form I-9 – Deadline January 22nd

by Taylor @ California Payroll

Sun Jan 22 08:08:37 PST 2017

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a newly revised Employment Verification Form in an effort to reduce errors and enhance form completion using a computer. Form I-9 is used for verifying employment authorization in the US, and is required by federal immigration law for each new employee hired. As part of Read More

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California state and minimum wage issues in 2018

by Anthony Zaller @ California Employment Law Report

Thu Mar 08 07:48:40 PST 2018

I just posted a new video on my YouTube channel about the issues facing employers with the state and local minimum wage increases in 2018 (embedded below).  At the end of the first quarter in 2018, it is a good time to review compliance with the state and local minimum wage laws, and to start...

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Recent Pay Equity Cases Show That Such Cases Are Ill-Suited For Class Treatment

by Jeffrey Wortman and Maria Papasevastos @

Mon Feb 05 11:32:09 PST 2018

We’re pleased to share a thoughtful look at whether lawsuits alleging illegal pay disparities under California law are suitable as class actions. This post, recently featured on Seyfarth’s Pay Equity Issues & Insights Blog, provides some compelling reasons to argue that they’re not.     

Seyfarth Synopsis: Over the past few years we have seen groundbreaking changes to equal pay laws across … Continue Reading

Federal Tax Reform Means More Business Taxes for California

by Loren Kaye @ Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce

Mon Mar 19 05:18:08 PDT 2018

California’s corporate tax base may increase by up to 12% as a result of federal tax reform legislation, according to a study recently released by the State Tax Research Institute (STRI). This means that revenues from

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How to Stay Debt Free through Grad School

by Nathan Young @ Check City

Thu Oct 29 14:10:10 PDT 2015

You have probably heard that the Bachelor’s degree is the new high school diploma these days. There are so many people getting one that it can be pretty hard to stand out from the competition. Consequently, grad school has become … Continue reading →

FORM 10-Q MARCH 31, 2017

by admin @ Community Choice Financial

Mon May 15 18:58:16 PDT 2017

Download in PDF format Click below to download files: ccfi-20170331.xml ccfi-20170331.xsd ccfi-20170331_cal.xml ccfi-20170331_def.xml ccfi-20170331_lab.xml ccfi-20170331_pre.xml

John Bolton — eyed for Trump post — leads super PAC that employed Cambridge Analytica

by Carrie Levine @ The Center for Public Integrity Latest Stories

Tue Mar 20 12:41:00 PDT 2018

Embattled data firm earned more than $1.1 million from Bolton’s political operation

Share of women in elected office in every state

by Chris Zubak-Skees @ The Center for Public Integrity Latest Stories

Tue Mar 06 02:00:00 PST 2018

Share of women in elected office in every state

Social Security Payroll Tax Deduction Rate Increase for 2018

by Taylor @ California Payroll

Wed Nov 01 13:54:56 PDT 2017

Maximum Table Earnings Increase According to the Social Security Administration, for 2018 the Social Security taxable wage base will increase from $127,200 to $128,700 maximum taxable earnings, an increase of $1,500. FICA and Social Security Rates to Remain the Same However, The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax rate of 7.65% will remain the same Read More

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Are congressional Democrats lying their way to riches?

by Dave Levinthal @ The Center for Public Integrity Latest Stories

Thu Mar 08 02:00:00 PST 2018

As midterm elections heat up, the DCCC is raising big cash from ‘NOT asking for money’ come-ons

Robots Are Taking Our Jobs! UBI and the Future Workplace

by Rabia Z. Reed @

Wed Feb 21 06:00:20 PST 2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: From Mark Zuckerberg to the mayor of Stockton, the concept of Universal Basic Income is catching fire. What is this newfangled concept, and what can employers expect in the new emerging economy?

UBI – What Is It?

Universal Basic Income—“UBI”—is a form of social security, or a citizen’s stipend, to ensure everyone with a basic income from the … Continue Reading

Federal Tax Reform Means More Business Taxes for California

by Loren Kaye @ CalChamber Alert

Fri Mar 16 05:58:09 PDT 2018

California’s corporate tax base may increase by up to 12% as a result of federal tax reform legislation, according to a study recently released by the State Tax Research Institute (STRI). This means that revenues from California’s corporate income tax could increase by as much as $1.3 billion—without any action by state lawmakers to increase corporate tax rates or income definitions. Larger tax revenues will result from the new tax reform law, which limited deductions and changed foreign tax rules. The federal tax law imposed new restrictions on companies’ ability to deduct interest payments, exchange property without paying capital gains taxes, deduct some fringe benefits and immediately write off future research costs. At the federal level, those changes were far outweighed by the rate cut. According to Karl Frieden, vice president and general counsel at the Council on State Taxation, the study’s sponsor, “The state tax increase for corporations is totally inadvertent.” The windfall from federal tax reform will likely produce even more revenue than would a recently proposed constitutional amendment to impose a 10% surcharge on corporate net incomes of more than $1 million. The avowed purpose of that measure is “to share with ordinary California taxpayers the economic [...]

Hiring practices for employers in 2018 (part 1)

by Anthony Zaller @ California Employment Law Report

Wed Mar 14 17:19:50 PDT 2018

California employers need to review their hiring processes, interview questions, and on boarding practices to comply with California’s new laws regarding what types of questions can be asked and background checks. This video contains few portions of a presentation I conducted for a group of California employers covering new hiring laws facing California employers in...

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State of Judiciary Address Highlights Civil Justice Reforms

by CalChamber @ CalChamber Alert

Fri Mar 23 05:58:28 PDT 2018

The funding boost proposed in the state budget plan for the coming year will help the judicial branch continue reforms to provide access and fairness to court users, California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye told lawmakers in her State of the Judiciary address on March 20. After years of funding cuts, the 2018–2019 state budget proposed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. grants the state’s judiciary an additional $150 million for critical trial court operations and commits to funding construction for 10 new courthouse projects in the next two years. Funding Civil Justice Due to limited resources in past years, the judicial branch focused primarily on criminal matters and civil court services took a “back seat,” greatly delaying civil dockets, Cantil-Sakauye said. Civil justice addresses claims for personal injury, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and lost jobs, among others. Delays in civil cases, Cantil-Sakauye stressed, meant that children, elders, veterans, businesses and constituents were left behind. Thanks to the proposed $123 million in increased funding, the Chief Justice said, the trial courts will have the flexibility to restore services and resolve the backlog of cases in a timelier manner. She announced a three-tiered civil justice reform initiative: • The first tier of [...]

Into the Weeds: Will California Employment Law Protect Medical Marijuana Users?

by Jinouth Vasquez Santos, Jennifer L. Mora, Fritz Smith and Ryan McCoy @

Wed Mar 07 12:27:57 PST 2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: A proposed bill would amend California employment discrimination law to protect medical marijuana users.

California—already famous (or infamous) as a sanctuary in the immigration area—could soon become a sanctuary for medical marijuana users. A proposed bill would protect medical marijuana users from employment discrimination.

Currently, California employers can deny employment to users of marijuana, even if the use … Continue Reading

CalChamber-Backed Bill Helps Minimize California Waste

by Jennifer Barrera @ CalChamber Alert

Fri Mar 23 05:53:12 PDT 2018

An Assembly policy committee gave near-unanimous approval on March 20 to a California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that will reduce the number of surplus household consumer products unnecessarily managed as hazardous waste. Consumers and the environment will benefit if AB 2660 (Quirk; D-Hayward) becomes law. It allows surplus consumer products to be donated or recycled by making explicit that a retail location in California may transport surplus consumer products to a reverse distribution location in compliance with applicable shipping regulations. Current law regulating when a product is deemed waste is vague and has resulted in many retailers taking conservative action and disposing of products as hazardous waste when those products are viable candidates for sale into secondary markets, donation and/or recycling. AB 2660 seeks to clarify the law so that the products can be processed at reverse distribution locations for sale in secondary markets, donation, recalls, or bona fide financial credit. California retailers have settled significant hazardous waste enforcement actions in recent years. This bill does not seek to undo any of the significant progress that has been achieved in improving hazardous waste management following these enforcement actions. Indeed, as part of these enforcement action settlements, industry was instructed to [...]

Federal Salary Minimum Threshold Placed on Hold

by Taylor @ California Payroll

Mon Nov 28 07:48:19 PST 2016

Federal Salary Minimum Threshold Placed on Hold. On November 22nd, a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on the Department of Labor’s new overtime rules, which were scheduled to take effect December 1, 2016. The judge ruled that the Department of Labor (DOL) likely overstepped Read More

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California Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument to Define “Independent Contractor”

by Rabia Z. Reed and Ryan McCoy @

Wed Feb 07 12:17:42 PST 2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: The California Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday morning in Dynamex Operations v. Superior Court, a case addressing the legal standard for determining whether a worker should be classified as an independent contractor or an employee. We expect the Supreme Court’s opinion will be significant for any entity using independent contractors in California.

The Story Thus Far

As … Continue Reading

Don’t forget about makeup time

by Anthony Zaller @ California Employment Law Report

Fri Feb 16 21:03:57 PST 2018

Makeup time is one of the rare occurrences under California law that employees have flexibility to adjust their work schedule to accommodate for important life events that come up from time to time. Makeup time allows employees to take time off and then make it up later in the same workweek, without triggering the obligation...

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Residents worried about small cell safety have been waiting years for federal guidance

by Ryan Barwick @ The Center for Public Integrity Latest Stories

Fri Mar 02 18:00:00 PST 2018

Local governments look to the government for guidance on radiofrequency exposure guidelines — with no answer in sight.

2017 Trade Figures Show California Maintains Position as Top Exporting State

by Susanne T. Stirling @ CalChamber Alert

Fri Mar 23 05:54:08 PDT 2018

The U.S. Department of Commerce now has 2017 trade statistics available through the International Trade Administration’s (ITA) “Trade Stats Express.” In 2017, California exported $171.9 billion to 229 foreign economies. California’s top export markets are Mexico, Canada, China, Japan and Hong Kong. California is one of the 10 largest economies in the world with a gross state product of more than $2 trillion. International trade and investment are major parts of the state’s economic engine that broadly benefit businesses, communities, consumers and state government. California’s economy is diverse, and the state’s prosperity is tied to exports and imports of both goods and services by California-based companies, to exports and imports through California’s transportation gateways, and to movement of human and capital resources. U.S. Trade Facts In 2017, combined goods and services imports hit nearly $2.9 trillion and services by itself $538.1 billion: food, feeds, and beverages ($137.8 billion); capital goods ($640.6 billion); automotive vehicles, parts, and engines ($359 billion); and consumer goods ($602.2 billion). The U.S. also had record imports from 47 countries, led by China ($505.6 billion), Mexico ($314 billion) and Italy ($50 billion). In 2017, combined goods and services exports were the second highest on record at $2.3 [...]

CalChamber President Issues Statement on Passing of Nancy McFadden

by Denise Davis @ Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce

Fri Mar 23 10:39:24 PDT 2018

SACRAMENTO, CA — California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg today released the following statement on the passing of Nancy McFadden: “I am greatly saddened by the news of Nancy’s passing and

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Can overtime be an essential function of a job?

by Anthony Zaller @ California Employment Law Report

Fri Mar 16 20:28:15 PDT 2018

If an employee is injured and is unable to work overtime (i.e., over 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week), can an employer terminate the employee?  Potentially.  Employers may terminate employees who are unable to work overtime if this is an essential duty of the position.  This Friday’s Five reviews when...

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Avitus Dental Announces Virtual Billing Services

by Dianne Parker @ Avitus Group

Wed Mar 21 18:31:12 PDT 2018

Virtual Billing Services Aims to Alleviate Major Pain Points Experienced by Dental Practices While Improving Profitability New service boosts bottom line while making financial aspect of dentistry easier for doctors and staff; service offers continually educated experts in the ever-changing insurance & billing industry, secure technologies when remoting into practice management software and improved efficiency […]

High Court Decisions Leave Employers with Uncertainty

by Laura E. Curtis @ CalChamber Alert

Fri Mar 23 05:59:01 PDT 2018

California employers are once again left with uncertainty regarding the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) Enforcement Policies and Interpretations Manual following a California Supreme Court ruling earlier this month. The state high court’s March 5 ruling in Alvarado v. Dart Container Corporation of California dealt mainly with how an employer must calculate overtime compensation for an employee who earns both an hourly rate and a flat sum nondiscretionary bonus. In its analysis, the Supreme Court also provided lengthy discussion on whether the DLSE’s manual was binding authority on the courts. The Supreme Court concluded that the DLSE Enforcement Manual is a void underground regulation and not entitled to any deference. However, the Supreme Court held that it still could consider the DLSE’s interpretation if the court was independently persuaded that the interpretation was ultimately correct. In this case the Supreme Court was persuaded and adopted the DLSE’s method of calculating overtime on flat sum bonuses. The DLSE’s method was more favorable to the plaintiff than the federal standard used by the employer. Earlier Decision This is not the first time that the California Supreme Court has opined about the validity of the DLSE manual. More than two decades ago, [...]

Center for Public Integrity adds four journalists to team

by The Center for Public Integrity @ The Center for Public Integrity Latest Stories

Wed Mar 21 05:00:00 PDT 2018

Investigative newsroom continues investment in data, visuals, national security and state political coverage.

Avitus Group & The Alaska Zoo Partner for Valentine’s Day “Bear Hugs” Campaign; Invite Community to Help Make February Brighter for Kids in the Hospital

by Dianne Parker @ Avitus Group

Thu Feb 08 15:53:01 PST 2018

Avitus Group and the Alaska Zoo are sharing the love this Valentine’s Day with children who are spending the month of February at the Children’s Hospital at Providence in Anchorage. The two organizations are partnering to deliver multiple black bear and brown bear animal adoptions paired with stuffed polar bears from the zoo’s gift shop […]

CalChamber Alert – High Court Decisions Leave Employers with Uncertainty

by CalChamber @ Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce

Fri Mar 23 06:00:27 PDT 2018

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Five universal business lessons from Danny Meyer

by Anthony Zaller @ California Employment Law Report

Fri Mar 23 23:47:33 PDT 2018

When he opened his first restaurant at 27 years old (Union Square Cafe) and it took another 10 years after that for Danny Meyer to open his second restaurant, Gramercy Tavern.  But then four years later there were two, and the rate he started opening restaurants quickly grew, becoming one of the world’s most successful...

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Federal Trade Program Saving Businesses Millions Back in Force

by Susanne T. Stirling @ Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce

Mon Mar 26 06:59:05 PDT 2018

The $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill signed by the President on March 23, averting a government shutdown, includes language renewing a federal trade program that saves U.S. companies millions of dollars. The language renewing

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California Employers Beware: W-2 Phishing Scams Skyrocket During Tax Season

by Jennifer L. Mora @

Wed Feb 14 06:00:06 PST 2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: Employers have been scammed into sending sensitive W-2 information to malicious third parties. This article outlines the key steps California employers must immediately take if subject to this unfortunate event.

In 2003, California became the first state to enact a data breach notification law: the California Data Protection Act. Since then, over 30 states have enacted similar statutes … Continue Reading

Tom Steyer: billionaire political megadonor for the people?

by Sarah Kleiner @ The Center for Public Integrity Latest Stories

Fri Mar 23 07:01:00 PDT 2018

Liberal financier says substance and style differentiate him from Republican bankrollers such as the Koch brothers

Transcript of the Third Quarter 2017 Earnings Call

by admin @ Community Choice Financial

Wed Nov 22 12:25:30 PST 2017

Click the link below to see the transcript. View PDF

Newly Revised Form I-9. Deadline September 18th.

by Taylor @ California Payroll

Mon Jul 17 14:02:19 PDT 2017

The USCIS (United States Citizenship & Immigration Services) released a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification on July 17. Download instructions are available on the Form I-9 page. Employers can use this revised version or continue using Form I-9 with a revision date of 11/14/16 N through Sept. 17. September 18th is the Deadline On Sept. 18, employers must Read More

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How I Learned to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

by Nathan Young @ Check City

Tue Oct 27 16:00:56 PDT 2015

Today’s blog post was written by our guest author named Adam. He wanted to share with everyone some helpful tips that he’s used to stop living paycheck to paycheck. We hope you enjoy his insights as much as we have! … Continue reading →

Online Coupons and Other Ways to Save Money with Social Media

by Nathan Young @ Check City

Thu Oct 15 13:35:16 PDT 2015

Social media isn’t just the soul-sapping time-waster that haters make it out to be. It can actually be a very useful tool to keep in touch with friends and family, keep up on the latest news/gossip, and keep your wallet … Continue reading →

2018 California Minimum Wage Table

by Taylor @ California Payroll

Sat Jul 02 14:00:31 PDT 2016

On January 1st, 2018 the minimum wage in the state of California will increased from $10.50 to $11.00 an hour for employers with 26 or more employees. The minimum wage for employers with 25 or less employees will increase to $10.50. There are some employees who are exempt from the minimum wage law, such as outside Read More

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How Democrats use ‘dark money’ — and win elections

by Ashley Balcerzak @ The Center for Public Integrity Latest Stories

Tue Feb 20 02:00:00 PST 2018

Alabama's special U.S. Senate election is case study in liberals’ furtive affair with secret cash — one alive and well during 2018 midterms.

The EPA planned to ban a deadly paint-stripping chemical. Will it follow through?

by Jamie Smith Hopkins @ The Center for Public Integrity Latest Stories

Mon Mar 26 02:00:00 PDT 2018

The EPA is slow-walking a proposed ban on a paint-stripping chemical that continues to kill people.

Fiscal Services Department

by webteam @ Fiscal Services

Mon May 13 10:08:46 PDT 2013

About Us Welcome to the Bakersfield City School District Fiscal Services Web Page. This page is designed to provide general information regarding the BCSD budget and the functions and services of the department. General Responsibilities Produce a budget each fiscal…

IRS warns of W-2 scam targeting HR and payroll departments

by Taylor @ California Payroll

Mon Feb 13 12:00:19 PST 2017

The IRS and state tax agencies have issued a warning for a W-2 email scam targeting employer HR and payroll departments. Overview – W-2 Email Scam The IRS and state tax agencies are warning employers about an email scam that is making its way across the nation for a second time. The scam uses a Read More

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CalChamber States Positions on Pending Ballot Initiatives

by CalChamber @ CalChamber Alert

Fri Mar 16 05:59:27 PDT 2018

The California Chamber of Commerce this week announced its positions on a number of initiative proposals that have not yet qualified for the ballot. The CalChamber Board of Directors has taken positions on the following initiative proposals: • People’s Initiative to Protect Proposition 13 Savings—Support. • California Care Act—Oppose. • California Schools and Local Communities Funding Act of 2018—Oppose. • Affordable Housing Act—Oppose. • Fair Pricing for Dialysis Act—Oppose. • California Consumer Privacy Act—Oppose. People’s Initiative to Protect Proposition 13 Savings The People’s Initiative allows homeowners over 55 years old to sell their homes, move, and transfer their property tax basis to the new residence. Proposition 13, passed by California voters in 1978, generally limits ad valorem property taxes to 1% of the full cash value of the property plus a maximum increase of 2% per year. The full cash value is the value of the property in 1975–1976 or “the appraised value of real property when purchased, newly constructed, or a change in ownership has occurred after the 1975 assessment.” Selling a home and buying a different home creates a new tax basis. Since 1978, voters have twice tweaked the portability of the Proposition 13 tax basis: • Proposition [...]

Go-to hiring practices employers need to consider

by Anthony Zaller @ California Employment Law Report

Fri Feb 09 20:10:55 PST 2018

The hiring process cannot be underestimate, both from a managerial and legal perspective.  This Friday’s Five focuses on critical management and legal considerations for employers during the hiring process: 1. Ignore the applicant’s resume during the interview. Nolan Bushnell, the inventor of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese, and the first person to hire Steve Jobs,...

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5G wireless pits cities against telecoms and their friends in the FCC

by Allan Holmes @ The Center for Public Integrity Latest Stories

Fri Mar 02 18:00:00 PST 2018

Local governments and residents fight to retain control over millions of new small cells

Our Ear in the Crowd: FEHC Hears Comments on New Regulations

by Rabia Z. Reed and Colleen Regan @

Wed Jan 31 12:12:35 PST 2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: The Fair Employment and Housing Council issues regulations to implement California’s employment and housing anti-discrimination laws, including the FEHA, the CFRA, and the Unruh and Ralph Civil Rights Acts. The FEHC also conducts inquiries and holds hearings on various civil rights issues. The latest FEHC meeting was held on December 11, 2017. Our own correspondent was there, and … Continue Reading

Can Inclusion Riders Force Demographic Proportionality In Hiring?

by Joshua A. Rodine @

Wed Mar 14 11:59:16 PDT 2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: With a single utterance at the recent Academy Awards ceremony, “inclusion rider” entered the popular lexicon. That has led many to wonder, “What is an inclusion rider?” The next question, of course, is this: “Is an inclusion rider enforceable?”

What is an inclusion rider? In most respects, this is an entertainment industry term for the more commonly known … Continue Reading

Federal Overtime Rule’s Effect on the Hospitality Industry

by Taylor @ California Payroll

Thu Jun 30 10:49:16 PDT 2016

The Fair Labor Standard Act’s new overtime rules will go into effect at the December 1st, 2016. Managing and comparing overtime costs and employee time cards can be particularly difficult when many employees work non-traditional hours such as early morning, late night and graveyard shifts, typical in the hospitality industry. This federal law will affect Read More

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FORM 10-Q SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

by admin @ Community Choice Financial

Mon Nov 13 14:11:18 PST 2017

Download in PDF format Click below to download files: ccfi-20170930.xml ccfi-20170930.xsd ccfi-20170930_cal.xml ccfi-20170930_def.xml ccfi-20170930_lab.xml ccfi-20170930_pre.xml

Five steps of a Labor Commissioner complaint employers must understand

by Anthony Zaller @ California Employment Law Report

Fri Mar 02 22:37:28 PST 2018

Employers need to understand their rights and obligations when they receive notice of a complaint through the Labor Commissioner.  The process can seem daunting, but with a little preparation it can be managed effectively.  This  Friday’s Five post sets out a brief explanation of the five steps that most Labor Commissioner proceedings follow: Step one:...

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