It is important for vendors of products and services to understand who is paying for, and who is receiving, their products and services. read more

Claims alleging misclassification under the inside sales exemption have received less attention than most other claims, but the inside sales exemption is not well understood by many employers, resulting in frequent misclassifications and potential liability. read more

Many employers use payroll systems that automatically round a non-exempt employee's time card up or down to the nearest five minute interval, tenth of an hour, or quarter hour. read more

In Troester v. Starbucks, the California Supreme Court rejected the application of the de minimis defense to work performed by Starbucks' hourly employees who were required to close out the store after having clocked out. read more

Most California employers know that the California Labor Code and the Wage Orders generally require an employer to provide certain meal periods and rest breaks to non-exempt employees during their work day and that failure to do so results in a penalty equal to an additional one hour of pay for each violation. read more