A California appellate court recently overturned a jury verdict finding a Jack in the Box manager was misclassified under the executive exemption. The court found one question on the jury verdict form was too narrow in that...more
The California Supreme Court’s recent interpretation of a California labor statute is sure to have a tremendous impact on employers in the state. By determining that “regular rate of compensation” under Labor Code § 226.7(c)...more
In a recent ruling, the 9th Circuit overturned a $102 million judgment against Walmart for alleged meal break and wage statement violations. In an opinion demonstrating the complexity of California PAGA litigation, the court...more