The California Supreme Court recently handed down an intriguing decision which casts doubt on – and in some cases even condemns – some of the most common practices used by employers in both drafting and presenting arbitration...more
In today’s business climate, work always seems to be on the mind. But should it be? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the productivity of the average American worker has skyrocketed by an astounding 400% since...more
9/9/2019
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Employee Rights ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
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On-Call Employees ,
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Right to Disconnect ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
For decades, the problem of scheduling has plagued employers and employees alike. Employees prefer predictable and reliable schedules, while employers need flexibility. To address this tension, regulators have recently begun...more
A California Court of Appeal just announced a sweeping change in California’s reporting time pay rules which now prohibits a common scheduling practice used by employers throughout the state (Ward v. Tilly’s, Inc.). Tuesday’s...more
2/7/2019
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Corporate Counsel ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
New Rules ,
On-Call Employees ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Orders ,
Work Schedules