Employers have been seeking clarity on joint employer laws for years. On April 1, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) entered the fray, announcing a proposed rule that would update and amend the joint employment regulations...more
Once again California will ring in the New Year with a number of new laws affecting employers and employees in the Golden State. Much of this new legislation clarifies existing laws to provide guidance to employers or grant...more
12/27/2016
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The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced its highly anticipated federal overtime rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new rule updates the minimum salary requirement for employees to be considered...more
8/16/2016
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White-Collar Exemptions
California begins 2016 with a number of new employment laws, ranging from compensation rates for piece-rate employees to permissible uses of the Federal E-Verify system. Employers should familiarize themselves with the...more
The California Legislature recently enacted a number of new employment laws that will take effect in 2015 that will impact businesses in California. With the New Year quickly approaching, employers should review their...more
12/16/2014
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Employer Liability Issues ,
FEHA ,
Harassment ,
Immigrants ,
Paid Leave ,
Sick Leave ,
Staffing Agencies ,
Unpaid Interns ,
Volunteers ,
Wage and Hour