New West Virginia Law Results in 5% Pay Increase for All State Employees

by Kelsey Basten @ GovDocs

Tue Mar 13 01:00:06 PDT 2018

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DOL Creates New PAID Program to Help Employers Resolve Wage and Hour Issues

by Kelsey Basten @ GovDocs

Tue Mar 20 08:33:46 PDT 2018

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Libertarian Party of California Calls For Bail Reform

by jwu @ Libertarian Party of California

Fri Aug 18 10:29:34 PDT 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2017   LIBERTARIANS CALL FOR BAIL REFORM Californians charged with minor offenses are often kept in jail awaiting trial because they can’t afford even a small amount of bail.  Often, this occurs in cases where … Read More

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Message From The Chair – 8-6-17

by Mimi Robson @ Libertarian Party of California

Mon Aug 07 13:23:57 PDT 2017

I hope you are all having a great summer.  In the world of politics, we have to think a few months ahead.  Campaign 2018 is coming up very soon.  With all of the dysfunction in Washington and the left-wing insanity … Read More

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6 Facts You Didn’t Know About Paid Leave

by Kelsey Basten @ GovDocs

Thu Mar 01 09:40:42 PST 2018

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2018 California Libertarian candidates: Governor

by Elizabeth Brierly @ Libertarian Party of California

Fri Mar 09 01:16:38 PST 2018

The California Libertarian Activist invites Libertarian candidates in California to provide statements about their candidacy for our members and subscribers. Governor In 2018, the LP of California has two Libertarian candidates for governor: Zoltan Istvan and Nikolas Wildstar, who provided … Read More

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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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California Labor Board Complaint – How To File

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Tue Aug 01 17:12:44 PDT 2017

Workers frequently encounter wage and hour violations in the workplace but are often too intimidated to pursue a claim against their employers in civil court. Time constraints, expenses, the potential for verbal confrontation, and the adversarial nature of litigation discourages most workers. Fortunately, there is an alternative! Instead of filing a civil action seeking judicial […]

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California Break Laws, What Must My Employer Provide?

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Sun Sep 24 08:02:24 PDT 2017

California break laws require that employers provide non-exempt employees with rest periods and meal periods during the workday. These laws have been implemented to prevent employees from working long hours in poor working conditions. They provide that employees are entitled to a 10-minute net rest break for every 4 hours of work (or major fraction […]

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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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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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The California Executive Exemption

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Thu Mar 15 09:47:40 PDT 2018

Have you ever wondered why many employers give fancy titles to rank-and-file employees who don’t have high-level duties that correspond with their titles? The answer is simple, employers use these titles to boost morale and make employees feel important without actually paying them salaries that reflect those extravagant titles. You see, California’s Labor Code has […]

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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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5 Labor Rights Every Cannabis Worker Should Know

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Wed Dec 07 23:05:19 PST 2016

Demand for cannabis workers is forecasted to grow substantially in the state of California with the passage of proposition 64, which legalizes recreational marijuana. In fact, by 2026 many experts have projected that the cannabis industry is expected to generate a whopping fifty billion dollars. Startups in the marijuana industry are quickly popping up everywhere, […]

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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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Outside Sales Exemption To California Employment Law – A 2018 Guide

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Fri Sep 29 21:31:37 PDT 2017

Are you unsure if California’s outside sales exemption might apply to you and your position? Are you concerned that you may have been misclassified by your employer? Both federal and California laws include several categories of workers which are considered exempt from certain types of fundamental employee rights. One of these classes is that of […]

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Libertarian Party Of California Joins Taxpayer Groups To Oppose SB231

by jwu @ Libertarian Party of California

Thu Jun 29 18:14:01 PDT 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2017 LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA JOINS TAXPAYER GROUPS TO OPPOSE SB231 The Libertarian Party of California has joined the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA) and several other local taxpayer organizations in OPPOSITION to SB 231 … Read More

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Must Employers Pay Overtime for Salaried Employees?

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Mon Dec 12 16:27:36 PST 2016

Depending on who you ask during your next trip to the water cooler about whether employers must pay overtime for salaried employees you may get a different answer. This is because of the complexities surrounding overtime pay law, and the difficulty most people have in understanding overtime exemptions. One thing is for sure, the generally […]

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Reporting California Labor Law Violations

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Fri Aug 18 23:47:54 PDT 2017

Reporting a California Labor Law violation can be a frightening but necessary task for aggrieved workers subjected to wage theft. Sometimes filing a wage claim seeking monetary compensation is not enough because it’s personal. If you are facing a similar scenario, reporting a violation to the Bureau of Field Enforcement (“BOFE”) might be the perfect […]

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Exempt vs. Non Exempt Employee: A California Law Guide

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Sat Sep 23 08:32:01 PDT 2017

California and Federal labor law provide employees basic rights such as minimum wage, overtime, and meal periods. Unfortunately, many different types of workers are “exempt” from obtaining these rights. Determining if an individual is an exempt employee in California requires a complicated analysis, usually best served by an employment attorney well versed in the law. […]

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2018 California Libertarian candidates: U.S. Senate

by Elizabeth Brierly @ Libertarian Party of California

Fri Mar 09 12:43:01 PST 2018

The California Libertarian Activist invites Libertarian candidates in California to provide statements about their candidacy for our members and subscribers. In 2018, the LP of California has one candidate for U.S. Senate, who provides the following statement.* Derrick Michael Reid … Read More

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LP San Francisco activists invite petitioners to stop Top Two, slash gas taxes

by Elizabeth Brierly @ Libertarian Party of California

Fri Mar 09 05:23:18 PST 2018

by Aubrey Freedman In December, members and activists of the the LP of San Francisco started to gather signatures for two initiatives circulating statewide to qualify for the November 2018 election.  The initiatives each need at least 585,407 valid signatures … Read More

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Maternity Leave in California – A Practical Law Guide (2018)

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Thu Dec 21 17:12:07 PST 2017

You just found out that you are pregnant. Tense thoughts are racing through your head as you frantically decide how you will grapple with your aggressive employer about taking maternity leave in California. A feeling of anxiety sinks in as you ponder about the financial burdens that are in store, the backlog of paperwork on […]

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Libertarian Party of California Opposes SB568 Changing Election Dates

by Jennifer Imhoff @ Libertarian Party of California

Sun Sep 17 23:28:43 PDT 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2017 LIBERTARIANS SAY “NO” TO PROPOSED ELECTION BILL SB568 discourages voter participation The California Legislature has passed SB568; a bill to move California’s primary election, including the 2020 presidential and other statewide legislative and congressional … Read More

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California Administrative Exemption Guide

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Wed Jan 03 02:48:58 PST 2018

The administrative exemption in California is the most common weapon used by employers to deny employees essential labor rights such as overtime and minimum wages. Most of the time it is properly asserted, but often employees are illegally misclassified, leading to liability and steep penalties for employers. Deadlines (called statutes of limitations) exist for victims […]

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The California Professional Exemption Explained

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Fri Oct 06 11:46:26 PDT 2017

Are you aware of the rules used to classify an employee as an exempt professional under California law? Unlike the more strictly quantitative outside sales exemption salary basis test, California’s professional exemption relies on numerous tests, connected to both job description and salary. It is essential to understand exactly what these standards and tests mean […]

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Top Four Overtime Laws To Know In California

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Wed Jan 03 02:09:39 PST 2018

California Overtime laws were historically implemented to put financial pressure on employers to hire additional staff and to protect employees in weak bargaining positions from being overworked. The idea was to dis-incentivize employers by making it costly to task employees with unreasonably long work hours, and instead encourage employers to split the workload among new […]

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Computer Professional Exemption – A California Guide For Employees

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Sun Oct 22 17:07:49 PDT 2017

Depending on the circumstances, computer programmers, computer systems analyst, software engineers, and other similarly skilled workers can be exempt from overtime under California law as well as the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Applicability of the computer professional exemption for California employees is determined by a narrow test that examines: (1) the level of […]

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Raise your campaign’s first $10,000 in 7 days

by Elizabeth Brierly @ Libertarian Party of California

Fri Mar 09 04:11:41 PST 2018

Tremendous resources are available to activists, candidates, and campaign volunteers of the LP of California, as an affiliate of the national Libertarian Party. Many of the tools are easily accessible at the web site LPAction.org, managed by Andy Burns, the … Read More

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Libertarian Party of California Endorses Seven Statewide Candidates

by Jennifer Imhoff @ Libertarian Party of California

Mon Dec 11 07:38:17 PST 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2017   Libertarian Party of California Endorses Seven Statewide Candidates Lt. Governor, Assembly, and Senate candidates endorsed while governor candidates considered. On the heels of a record number of registered Libertarians and growing party membership, … Read More

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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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Top 10 Libertarian Picks on Netflix in 2017

by Robert Imhoff @ Libertarian Party of California

Thu Dec 28 13:13:45 PST 2017

Let’s take a look at our favorite Netflix shows that are must watch for Libertarians! 10. Glow Girl Power is back, with this fiction based on fact TV show featuring women ready to do things there way in the world … Read More

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California Vacation Law – A Rundown

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Sat Jan 06 13:24:31 PST 2018

Vacation time is an essential benefit needed to prevent exhaustion in employees. It grants them time away from work to clear their head, relax, pursue hobbies, and spend quality time with family and friends. For this reason, it is vital that employees understand the vacation laws in California, and the rules that govern the accrual […]

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Requesting Your Employment Records & Personnel File (Sample Letter)

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Sat Oct 07 07:40:14 PDT 2017

You may have recently had some suspicions regarding your employer’s human resources practices. You may believe that your employer failed to properly account for the hours you worked, failed to pay you overtime, or terminated you for an unlawful reason. But before you drive down to the California labor board and file a wage claim, […]

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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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A Guide to Wrongful Termination in California

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Wed Feb 15 18:32:27 PST 2017

Employees often have difficulty understanding what wrongful termination in California is, and distinguishing between a proper and improper firing by their employer. This is often due to the complicated nature of the employment relationship. The following article will guide workers trying to determine if they have actionable claims against their employers. This article is by […]

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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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At Will Employment California, Can My Boss Fire Me At Anytime?

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Wed Feb 15 23:09:12 PST 2017

At Will Employment California law provides that your employer can terminate you at any time, for any legal reason, so long as you are not employed under a contract for a specified term. In other words, pursuant to Labor Code section 2922, your employer can fire you at its own will for almost any reason, […]

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A Complete Guide to Gratuity & Tip Laws in California

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Wed Jan 03 03:10:34 PST 2018

Employees in the hospitality industry already have it tough enough dealing with difficult customers who demand the world from them. Having to understand the minefield that is California tip laws is something they probably don’t want to deal with. This is especially the case when faced with disputes over tip skimming with their employers or […]

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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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How Do I Sue My Employer In California?

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Fri Jul 28 12:15:13 PDT 2017

An unanswered question that frequently pops up in the minds of most disgruntled California workers is simply “How Do I Sue My Employer in California?” The nuts and bolts of litigation can often be an intimidating topic to research, and most workers choose to hire attorneys to represent them. Nevertheless, this post will attempt to […]

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Are Unpaid Internships Legal in California? A Law Guide for Interns

by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com

Fri Oct 13 11:03:17 PDT 2017

Unpaid Internships in California have seen a steady increase over the years. It’s easy to see why – internships give students and other young adults a way to obtain real-time, hands-on experience in fields they hope to pursue. They also offer large companies a nearly endless source of free labor to stock their offices with. […]

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CalChamber to Offer Live Webinar on Hiring

by CalChamber @ Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce

Wed Mar 28 08:50:29 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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