Weekly Employment Law Advisory
When is a “Manager” Not an Exempt Employee?
Employment Law Advisory for 5/31/2013 Full Story
What Does it Mean to Pay an Exempt Employee on a “Salary Basis”?
Employment Law Advisory for 5/22/2013 Full Story
As Summer Approaches, Is Your Business Contemplating Interns?
Employment Law Advisory for 5/16/2013 Full Story
Recent Court Decision Highlights Risks in Piece Rate Compensation Plans
Employment Law Advisory for 5/8/2013 Full Story
NLRB Division of Advice Issues Guidance on When Employer May Demand Confidentiality in an Investigation
Employment Law Advisory for 5/1/2013 Full Story
What Does the “Suitable Seating” Requirement Mean for Your Workplace?
Employment Law Advisory for 4/17/2013 Full Story
New Form I-9 issued by USCIS, must be used starting May 7th
Employment Law Advisory for 4/11/2013 Full Story
Pregnant Employees May Be Entitled To More Than The Four Month Leave Permitted By The California Pregnancy Disability Leave Law
Employment Law Advisory for 4/2/2013 Full Story
“Measure Twice” – Part 3: Decisions At The End Of Employment
Employment Law Advisory for 3/13/2013 Full Story
"Measure Twice" – Part 2: Decisions During Employment
Employment Law Advisory for 2/27/2013 Full Story
Inside Sales Exemption Poorly Understood by Many Employers
Employment Law Advisory for 2/1/2013 Full Story
Employers Must Be Vigilant About Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege
Employment Law Advisory for 2/1/2013 Full Story
Adopting & Revising Employee Handbooks
Employment Law Advisory for 1/17/13 Full Story
Happy Holidays … and a question for you
Employment Law Advisory for 12/12/12 Full Story
Company-Sponsored Holiday Celebrations: Avoid the Obvious Risks
Employment Law Advisory for 12/5/2012 Full Story
New Court Decision Clarifies Law on Rounding of Employee Time Cards
Employment Law Advisory for 11/6/2012 Full Story
Beware of the Payroll Implications of Temporary Shutdowns
Employment Law Advisory for 10/24/12 Full Story
Social Media Privacy Law Signed By Governor, Will Become Effective on January 1, 2013
Employment Law Advisory for 10/3/12 Full Story
Sometimes It Pays to Sit Around (Part II): Are Your Employees On The Clock When They Are “On Call”?
Employment Law Advisory for 9/19/12 Full Story
Sometimes It Pays to Sit Around (Part I): Are Your Employees On The Clock When They Are Traveling?
Employment Law Advisory for 9/5/12 Full Story
Rounding of Employee Time Cards – Common Practices and Unanswered Questions
Employment Law Advisory for 8/30/12 Full Story
EEO-1 Reports Due From Covered Employers On September 30th
Employment Law Advisory for 8/22/12 Full Story
As Election Approaches, Beware of Laws Protecting Political Affiliations and Opinions
Employment Law Advisory for 8/14/12 Full Story
Is a Lengthy Chargeback Period Permissible in a Commission Plan?
Employment Law Advisory for 8/2/12 Full Story
Recent Court of Appeal Case Reiterates the Importance of Understanding the Dangers of Exercising Too Much Control Over Independent Contractors
Employment Law Advisory for 7/17/12 Full Story
Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Law: Now What?
Employment Law Advisory for 7/5/12 Full Story
Avoid Common Mistakes in Creating and Implementing Commission and Bonus Plans
Employment Law Advisory for 6/20/12 Full Story
Employers Are Wise to Avoid English-Only Policies in Most Circumstances
Employment Law Advisory for 5/10/12 Full Story
Update on Implementation of NLRB Posting Law and New California Payroll Notice Law
Employment Law Advisory for 4/26/12 Full Story
Brinker Decision Clarifies Meal Period and Rest Break Rules
Employment Law Advisory for 4/17/12 Full Story
California Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Opinion In Meal Period Case
Employment Law Advisory for 4/12/12 Full Story
NLRB Poster Rule Upheld, Set to Become Effective on April 30
Employment Law Advisory for 3/28/12 Full Story
Wellness Programs on the Rise, But Can Pose Legal Challenges for Employers
Employment Law Advisory for 3/8/12 Full Story
Rules Regarding Interns Looser Than in the Past, But Wages Still Required in Many Cases
Employment Law Advisory for 2/23/12 Full Story
California Teams with the U.S. Department of Labor to Combat Worker Misclassification
Employment Law Advisory for 2/15/12 Full Story
Inside Sales Exemption Poorly Understood by Many Employers
Employment Law Advisory for 2/8/12 Full Story
Employers May Be Wise to Utilize Custom Form in Complying With New Payroll Notice Law
Employment Law Advisory for 1/20/12 Full Story
New Notice Requirements Apply When Hiring Non-Exempt Employees
Employment Law Advisory for 1/5/12 Full Story
Happy Holidays … and a question for you
Employment Law Advisory for 12/14/11 Full Story
Continued Stream of Retaliation Claims Highlights Importance of Responding Properly to Employee Complaints
Employment Law Advisory for 12/7/11 Full Story
The Continuing Fight Over Employer-Employee Arbitration Agreements
Employment Law Advisory for 11/2/11 Full Story
Update--New Employment Laws for 2012
Employment Law Advisory for 10/26/11 Full Story
The IRS Announces New Program For Reclassification Of Independent Contractors
Employment Law Advisory for 10/5/2011 Full Story
Misclassifying Workers As Independent Contractors: California Considers New Penalties
Employment Law Advisory for 9/28/2011 Full Story
Checking An Applicant’s Credit History-Part 2: Assembly Bill 22
Employment Law Advisory for September 14, 2011 Full Story
Checking Applicants’ Criminal And Credit Histories? Make Sure You Follow The Rules
Employment Law Advisory for 9/7/2011 Full Story
The NLRB Announces A New Posting Requirement Under The NLRA
Employment Law Advisory for 8/31/2011 Full Story
Discrimination Verdict For Defendant Reversed Based On Exclusion Of “Me Too” Evidence
Employment Law Advisory for 8/17/2011 Full Story
When Is A Sabbatical Program Really Vacation Pay, Subject To Labor Code Section 227.3?
Employment Law Advisory for 8/10/2011 Full Story
Be Careful Not To Overreach in Your Confidentiality Agreements And Policies
Employment Law Advisory for 8/3/2011 Full Story
Impact of Dukes on Wage and Hour Claims Uncertain at Best
Employment Law Advisory for 7/27/2011 Full Story
Remember to calculate overtime pay based on your employees’ “regular rate of pay”
Employment Law Advisory for 7/20/2011 Full Story
As Economy Evolves, Importance of Protecting Trade Secrets Grows
Employment Law Advisory for 7/6/2011 Full Story
The Dukes v. Wal-Mart Opinion: A Significant Victory For Employers
Employment Law Advisory for 6/22/2011 Full Story
The Workweek and Seventh Day Premiums: What Discretion Does an Employer Have?
Employment Law Advisory for 6/15/2011 Full Story
Social Media as the New Employee Water Cooler—What “Conversation” is Protected?
Employment Law Advisory for 6/8/2011 Full Story
Employers Expose Themselves to Risk By Trying to Control Employees’ Off-Duty Conduct
Employment Law Advisory for 6/1/2011 Full Story
The World of Reasonable Accommodation, Or When “Totally Disabled” Doesn’t Mean “Totally Disabled”
Employment Law Advisory for 5/18/2011 Full Story
The United States Supreme Court Speaks Out On Class Action Waivers In Arbitration
Employment Law Advisory for 5/4/11 Full Story
Rules Regarding Interns Loosening, But Wages Still Required in Many Cases
Employment Law Advisory for 4/13/2011 Full Story
EEOC Publishes Final Regulations Implementing ADA Amendments Act
Employment Law Advisory for 3/30/2011 Full Story
Court Decision Increases Risk Resulting From Refusal to Reinstate Following Leave of Absence
Employment Law Advisory for 3/23/11 Full Story
Employee Drug Testing: Sometimes You Should Just Say No
Employment Law Advisory for 3/17/11 Full Story
Understanding Employment At Will, Continued
Employment Law Advisory for 3/10/11 Full Story
New NLRB Decision Highlights Increased Risks for All Employers Regarding “Concerted Activities”
Employment Law Advisory for 2/16/11 Full Story
Can’t We Talk About This? - Understanding Reasonable Accommodation and the Interactive Process
Employment Law Advisory for 2/10/11 Full Story
Déjà vu All Over Again- Court Finds Workers Misclassified
Employment Law Advisory for 2/2/11 Full Story
Employment Law Advisory for 1/21/2011
Our Annual Update of New Developments in Employment Law Full Story
Employment Law Advisory for 1/6/11
Use of a Payroll Company Does Not Relieve Business of Obligations as an Employer Full Story
Employment Law Advisory for 11/11/10
Barbie / Bratz Dispute Highlights Importance of Employment Contract and Policy Language Full Story
Understanding employment at will: valuable protection, but not a panacea
Employment Law Advisory for 3/3/11 Full Story
