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
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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Just In Time For Flu Season! More on Sick Pay | California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
Employers navigating the treacherous waters of California’s new Paid Sick Leave Law and its recent amendments recently received some welcome guidance from
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
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
How to calculate your raise in SEIU 1000’s proposed contract
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SEIU Local 1000 members have until Jan. 17 to vote on a contract that would raise wages by 11.5 percent. Some members don’t like the deal.
Pay Schedule
Respite Inc.
2018 Payday SchedulePaydays are every other Thursday, with timesheets due no later than 5:00pm on Monday of that week, even if it’s a holiday, but can be submitted any time before the deadline. A seven day work week is from midnight Saturday/Sunday to
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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January 2018 Employment Law Notes
by Tony Oncidi @ California Employment Law Update
Tue Jan 09 07:22:40 PST 2018
We invite you to review our newly-posted January 2018 California Employment Law Notes, a comprehensive review of the latest and most significant developments in California employment law. The highlights include: Trial Court Erroneously Granted Bill Cosby’s Anti-SLAPP Motion Obese Former Employee May Proceed With Disability Discrimination Claim Cal-WARN Act Applies To Temporary Layoffs Employer Had...… Continue Reading
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When is my final paycheck due In California? A guide for employees [2018]
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California Labor Law provides penalties to workers that have had their paychecks withheld after being fired. Read this guide to learn your rights.
California Labor and Employment Updates for 2018
by glimayres @ The Grady Firm, P.C.
Tue Dec 12 13:38:38 PST 2017
The California Legislature has passed the following labor and employment bills, which will become law effective January 2018. PRIOR SALARY AND PRIOR CONVICTIONS Salary History Information AB 168 prohibits employers from asking job applicants for “salary history information,” which includes both compensation and benefits. But where an applicant “voluntarily and without prompting” discloses salary history … Continue reading
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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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
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
Top 4 Labor Law Rights Every Brand Ambassador Should Know
by Kevin Panahi @ RecoverMyWages.com
Mon Jan 02 15:29:13 PST 2017
Brand ambassador jobs have grown substantially in the past five years as companies look to expand their recognition. Temp agencies, serving as the middle men between large corporations and brand ambassadors, have profited extensively as a result. But as others have benefited from this lucrative industry, brand ambassadors have found themselves victims of wage theft. […]
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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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The Grady Firm to Host 2018 Labor Law Update Seminar on February 7 in Beverly Hills, CA
by rajhour @ The Grady Firm, P.C.
Tue Jan 30 15:53:13 PST 2018
On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, Jennifer Grady, Esq. will host the 2018 Labor Law Update, sponsored by The Grady Firm, P.C. and the California Employers Association (CEA) in Beverly Hills, California. This event will cover recent, drastic changes to employment law and how such changes may impact California employers. There will be time for Questions and … Continue reading
Wage Paydays and Pay Periods: The Law in California Explained
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California is often considered a progressive state, with a relatively high minimum wage, strong protections for employees, and a general embrace of unions and collective bargaining. In keeping with this reputation, California has fairly strict laws concerning when and how employers must pay employee
March 2018 California Employment Law Notes
by Tony Oncidi @ California Employment Law Update
Mon Mar 19 14:25:11 PDT 2018
We invite you to review our newly-posted March 2018 California Employment Law Notes, a comprehensive review of the latest and most significant developments in California employment law. The highlights include: Former LA Times Columnist’s Age/Disability Discrimination Judgment Upheld, New Trial On Damages Ordered; Dodd-Frank Anti-Retaliation Protection Does Not Apply Absent Prior Notice To The SEC; California Rejects Federal Rule...… Continue Reading
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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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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“Inclusion Riders” On The Storm
by Tony Oncidi and Pietro Deserio @ California Employment Law Update
Mon Mar 05 13:45:32 PST 2018
Last night, Oscar-winner Frances McDormand ended her acceptance speech with a reference to two words – “Inclusion Rider” – that sent many Oscar viewers scrambling to Google her cryptic message. But the term, and its legal implications, are somewhat more complicated than several news and entertainment outlets are reporting today. The term “inclusion rider”...… Continue Reading
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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“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… Terminations This Holiday Season”
by glimayres @ The Grady Firm, P.C.
Wed Nov 22 17:05:50 PST 2017
Given the recent tidal wave of allegations of sexual harassment in politics, the entertainment industry, and social media, employers may want consider the following guidelines in preparation for their company holiday events where alcohol and off-site events may create a combustible mix of unwanted behavior by one employee to another. Holiday parties may be an … Continue reading
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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Jennifer Grady, Esq. to Provide Guest Lecture at UCLA’s International Trade and Commerce Program
by glimayres @ The Grady Firm, P.C.
Wed Oct 18 12:20:16 PDT 2017
On November 30, 2017, Jennifer Grady, Esq. will provide a guest lecture to students at the University of California, Los Angeles, International Trade and Commerce Program as part of their course entitled, “Doing Business in the U.S.” Ms. Grady will discuss corporate formation options for California entrepreneurs, and immigration visa options, including the Specialty Occupation H-1B … Continue reading
The Grady Firm, P.C. Adds Global Expansion and Relocation Advising Department to Support Multi-National Corporations
by glimayres @ The Grady Firm, P.C.
Mon Nov 13 15:19:23 PST 2017
In response to multi-national corporations’ growing need to move personnel across borders, The Grady Firm has emerged as an outsourced Global Mobility Department that provides expansion and relocation services to innovative companies. The Grady Firm helps companies relocate their employees from abroad to the United States, while assisting companies with their expansion to several countries … Continue reading
Federal Government Challenges California’s “Sanctuary State” Status
by Tony Oncidi and Pietro Deserio @ California Employment Law Update
Thu Mar 08 13:27:02 PST 2018
On Tuesday, the United States of America filed a lawsuit in federal court in Sacramento, naming California Governor Jerry Brown and Attorney General Xavier Becerra as defendants, and claiming that California’s proclaimed status as a “sanctuary state” puts federal agents in danger. Specifically, the lawsuit targets three state laws that became effective on January...… Continue Reading
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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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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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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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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10 Things Businesses Might Not Know About California’s Paid Sick Leave Law - Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
One year ago today, California employers had to begin providing the paid sick leave (PSL) benefit to their employees. To highlight several less-known aspects of the PSL benefit and provide practical tips to follow, the
Tax Reform Act Denies Deductions for Some Sexual Harassment Settlements
by Tony Oncidi @ California Employment Law Update
Sat Dec 23 15:52:10 PST 2017
In a little-noticed provision buried deep inside the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (signed into law on Dec. 22) is the following “denial of deduction”: “Payments related to sexual harassment and sexual abuse – No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for – any settlement or payment related to sexual harassment or sexual...… Continue Reading
California's new sick leave law explained
SFGate
The state's new sick leave law, which was signed last week by Gov. Jerry Brown and takes effect in July, requires almost all public- and private-sector employers to give almost all workers in California at least three paid sick days per year. Even if you are among the estimated 60 percent of workers who already get paid sick leave, the law raises questions. [...] what happens if your company offers paid time off that combines vacation and sick leave? Under the accrual method, employees will earn at least one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked. [...] employers can limit the amount of paid sick leave you can take in one year to 24 hours (three days). What happens to the extra sick leave I have earned if my employer caps usage at three days per year? Instead of the accrual method, employers can give all employees at least 24 hours (three days) of paid sick leave at the beginning of each year. If I leave my job, can I cash out my unused sick days, like I can with vacation and paid time off? If your pay fluctuates - for example, if you get a commission or piece rate - your employer will divide your total compensation for the previous 90 days by the number of hours worked and pay you that rate. No, as long as it provides at least 24 hours per year of paid leave that can be used for health care and meets other requirements in the law. [...] they might want to consider providing a bank of time employees can use for sick leave and tracking it, says attorney Michelle Barrett Falconer, a shareholder with Littler Mendelson. Reid says the new law "will be a record-keeping nightmare for employers that offer unlimited vacation." Employees of In-Home Supportive Services, a public-sector program, are exempt. Most employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement are exempt, as are people who work for an air carrier as a flight deck or cabin crew member, if they receive compensated time off.
IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rates Increase in 2018
by rajhour @ The Grady Firm, P.C.
Mon Jan 15 10:32:21 PST 2018
Beginning January 1, 2018, the standard mileage rates designated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are the following: 54.5 cents per mile for the use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck for business miles driven (up 1 cent from 2017). 18 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes (up 1 cent from 2017). 14 cents … Continue reading
November 2017 California Employment Law Notes
by Tony Oncidi @ California Employment Law Update
Thu Nov 09 11:51:40 PST 2017
We invite you to review our newly-posted November 2017 California Employment Law Notes, a comprehensive review of the latest and most significant developments in California employment law. The highlights include: Newly Enacted California Statutes Statewide “Ban-the-Box” Legislation; Parental Leave Protections Expanded; California Becomes A “Sanctuary State”; Mandatory Training To Prevent Gender Identity Harassment; New Restrictions On Inquiries Into...… Continue Reading
Show Them the Money! California Employer Responsibility for Payday, Overtime, and Wage Statements
The Grady Firm, P.C.
by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. California employers are required to follow the following state and federal laws regarding paydays, final paychecks, overtime, and wage statements. As failure to do so ca…
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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Labor Commissioner Issues New Guidance On Breaks
by Hal Brody and Tony Oncidi @ California Employment Law Update
Sat Dec 23 13:31:03 PST 2017
The California Labor Commissioner recently issued a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) memo regarding breaks and lactation accommodation. The FAQ memo contains no new concepts, but emphasizes the following longstanding principles: California employers must authorize and permit a net 10-minute paid rest period for every four hours worked (or major fraction thereof). To the extent practicable,...… Continue Reading
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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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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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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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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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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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
Dark Day For Hollywood – Law Prohibiting Online Publication Of Actors’ Ages Is Unconstitutional!
by Tony Oncidi @ California Employment Law Update
Sat Feb 24 17:14:34 PST 2018
A federal court has struck down as unconstitutional a California law (AB 1687) that prohibits commercial online services from publishing actors’ ages without their consent. The law, which the California legislature enacted in 2016, was undoubtedly one of the best things to happen to Hollywood since the invention of BOTOX. Now, however, a court has...… Continue Reading
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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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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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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Defamation: Containing Fire and Fury in the Deep Blue State
by Amanda Fry @
Wed Jan 24 06:00:30 PST 2018
Seyfarth Synopsis: As Californians grow tragically familiar with wildfire, California employers face another threat of fire in the form of defamation lawsuits. The rapidly burning #MeToo anti-harassment movement, and constant talk in the news about peoples’ reputations being destroyed, has rained down fire and fury for California employers forced to consider possible defamation lawsuits by current or former employees.
Stoking … Continue Reading
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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Exciting News for Foreign Entrepreneurs: The International Entrepreneur Rule Is Back!
by gradyfirm @ The Grady Firm, P.C.
Wed Dec 20 11:43:13 PST 2017
Great news for foreign entrepreneurs looking for a way to pursue startup opportunities in the United States! A Federal Judge has blocked an effort by the Trump Administration to delay implementation of the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), also known as the Entrepreneur Parole Rule, an Obama-era program that would give international entrepreneurs the opportunity to … Continue reading
California Minimum Wage Increases on January 1, 2018
by glimayres @ The Grady Firm, P.C.
Tue Nov 28 20:06:37 PST 2017
California Minimum Wage Rate Increase Beginning on January 1, 2018, the minimum wage in California will increase to the following: Employers with 25 employees or less must pay employees at least $10.50 per hour, and Employers with 26 employees or more must pay employees at least $11.00 per hour. Keep in mind that some California counties and cities have … Continue reading
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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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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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
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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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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California Labor Commissioner Issues $500,000 Citation Against Los Angeles Restaurant For Labor Code Violations
by Tony Oncidi and Pietro Deserio @ California Employment Law Update
Fri Mar 02 17:26:09 PST 2018
The California Labor Commissioner issued a press release this week announcing a $500,000 citation against Los Angeles restaurant Shrimp Lovers, arising from wage theft allegations made against the restaurant by employees who claimed they were paid far below the minimum wage. Although relatively rare, the Labor Commissioner does occasionally bring charges against California employers for...… Continue Reading
Los Angeles Jury Awards $17.4 Million to Sanitation Bureau Employee
by Tony Oncidi @ California Employment Law Update
Thu Dec 28 11:29:40 PST 2017
Continuing an alarming recent pattern of multi-million dollar jury awards (see our earlier post), a Los Angeles jury panel recently awarded $17.4 million to a former employee of the Bureau of Sanitation. The employee claimed he had been retaliated against because he had taken part in “protected activities” and because he had filed a complaint...… Continue Reading
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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#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
Los Angeles Jury Awards Former UCLA Oncologist $13 Million In Gender Discrimination Case
by Tony Oncidi @ California Employment Law Update
Thu Feb 15 18:08:43 PST 2018
On Thurs. Feb. 15, 2018, a downtown Los Angeles jury awarded Dr. Lauren Pinter-Brown, a former UCLA oncologist, $13 million in a gender discrimination case. Pinter-Brown alleged that she was forced to take another job after complaining about discriminatory treatment based on her gender. (The jury rejected Pinter-Brown’s age discrimination claim.) Among other things, Pinter-Brown claimed...… Continue Reading
The Grady Firm, P.C. celebrates its Sixth Anniversary
by gradyfirm @ The Grady Firm, P.C.
Wed Mar 21 10:57:24 PDT 2018
On March 19, 2018, The Grady Firm, P.C. celebrated its sixth anniversary. Founded in 2012, the firm has evolved from assisting startups in the Silicon Beach area of Los Angeles, to adding immigration, employment, and intellectual property law departments with a network over nine of-counsel attorneys in offices in Beverly Hills, Irvine, and San Diego, … Continue reading
Immigration As Usual? Moving Forward in Times of Uncertainty
by glimayres @ The Grady Firm, P.C.
Thu Nov 16 15:50:01 PST 2017
by Anthony Mance, Esq. and Jennifer Grady, Esq. Recent announcements by the Trump Administration declaring enhanced vetting of current immigration cases; talks in Congress about major proposed changes to the immigration laws; and constant media discourse regarding the future of DACA, the Travel Ban, employment-based visas, and increased waiting times, may have the effect of … Continue reading
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
2017 Summer Federal Work-Study Program
by katelivi @ USC Provost Payroll
Mon Apr 03 12:40:21 PDT 2017
Please share this information with those staff in your departments who employ work-study students. 2017 Summer Federal Work-Study Calendar March 1, 2017 2017 summer work-study applications available online. March 31, 2017 Last day to submit 2017 summer work-study applications. May 9, 2017 Last day to use 2016-2017 academic year work-study funds. May 10, 2017 First day to ... Read More
Welcome to Provost Payroll
by uscprovost @ USC Provost Payroll
Sun Mar 12 15:20:09 PDT 2017
Welcome to the USC Provost Payroll. Over time, new news items and other announcements from our office will be posted here.
How we analyzed California’s public employee compensation data
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Making sense of public employee compensation is no easy task.
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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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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CalChamber Alert – High Court Decisions Leave Employers with Uncertainty
by CalChamber @ Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
Fri Mar 23 06:00:27 PDT 2018
http://www.calchamberalert.com/
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