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Wage and Hour: Feds Focusing on Independent Contractor Misclassifications
March 2010
Representatives of the federal government have noted on several recent occasions that employees who are misclassified as independent contractors don't receive protections and benefits to which they are legally entitled. Misclassification also affects the government's bottom line&$8212employers may fail to pay taxes they would be required to pay if a worker was classified as an employee. Now the federal government is poised to confront the problem of misclassification. . . . more
Wage and Hour: Even Mistaken Wage Claims Are Protected From Retaliation
February 2010
California law protects employees from retaliation for making complaints about their wages and working conditions. But what if the employee makes a mistaken claim for unpaid wages? As a recent court of appeals decision makes clear, an employee's wage complaint need not be valid to be protected by California law. . . . more
News Note: Settlement of UPS Supply Chain Solutions Overtime Lawsuit Approved
February 2010
The federal district court for the Northern District of California has approved a $12.8 million class action settlement in an overtime case brought against UPS Supply Chain Solutions on behalf of workers in . . . more
News Note: Labor Commissioner Charges California Car Washes More Than $900K
January 2010
In a series of statewide sweeps at the end of 2009, the California labor commissioner's office issued orders for car wash business owners to pay . . . more
Online Exclusive: Sample Reduced-Hour Workweek Policy for Nonexempt and Exempt Employees
CEA Online Exclusive November 2009
Use this policy if you intend to implement a reduced-hour workweek for employees to avoid laying employees off or in response to company financial difficulties. Provide a copy of the policy to employees before reducing any hours or wages in order to notify them of the basis for the hours reduction and offer an understanding of why their wages will also be reduced . . . more
Wage and Hour: New Decision Sheds Light on When You Have to Pay Employees for Minimal Pre- and Post-Shift Activities
November 2009
Mike Rutti was a security system technician who installed and repaired vehicle security systems for Lojack Corp. in Orange County. Rutti did not work out of a Lojack office. Instead, he and other technicians worked from their homes or on-site at customer locations. . . . more
News Note: Labor Commissioner Seeks $17.5 Million from Orange County Employer
November 2009
The California Labor Commissioner's office has filed a lawsuit against the Irvine-based Federal Loan Modification Law Center and related entities and individuals for not paying workers all wages due t . . . more
Bulletin: Labor Commissioner reverses stance on reduced-hour workweeks
October 2009
The state Labor Commissioner has just published an opinion letter stating that, consistent with federal policy, California law does not prohibit employers from reducing an exempt employee's salary in connection with a bona fide reduction . . . more
Wage and Hour: New Decision Says Corporate Officers May Be Held Personally Liable for Unpaid Wages
October 2009
In 2005, the California Supreme Court ruled that under California law, individual owners, officers and managers cannot be held personally liable for unpaid wages owed to employees. Unfortunately, a recent ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals--which covers California--makes clear that the same isn't true under federal law . . . more
Independent Contractors: Employer's Effort to Save Payroll Dollars Backfires; Watch Out for Misclassification
October 2009
Under the pressure of a prolonged recession, employers everywhere are looking for ways to cut labor costs--and although it's not a bad idea to seek the assistance of professional business consultants, one California employer's experience is a reminder that if a fix looks too good to be true, it probably is . . . more
Compensation: Why Pay Reductions Must Be Considered Carefully; Compensation Adjustment Checklist
September 2009
Indications are that the economy is improving, but very slowly. Many employers that have held out until now are starting to contemplate pay reductions, either for the employees who survived layoffs or . . . more
News Note: Federal Minimum Wage Increased
September 2009
On July 24, the federal minimum wage increased to $7.25 per hour, up from $6.55 per hour. In California, the increase in the federal minimum wage is of . . . more
Wage and Hour: State High Court Refuses to Decide Outside Sales Exemption Case; What This Means for Employers
August 2009
The California Supreme Court has refused to review a key wage and hour issue, leaving both employers and the lower state courts with unanswered questions about whether certain salespeople should be getting . . . more
Tipped Employees: Recent Developments on 'Tip Pooling' and a Sample Gratuity Policy
August 2009
Over the last year, there have been a flurry of court decisions involving who owns gratuities that are paid to employees and the rules that apply to "tip pooling." We'll tell you the current state of the law and provide a sample gratuity policy. . . . more
Compensation: The Importance of Clearly Drafted Pay Agreements; Key Terms to Always Include
August 2009
Employers who pay an hourly wage or a salary to employees generally don't have written pay agreements or plans, other than perhaps what's included in an employment offer letter. But when employee compensation includes . . . more
News Note: 'Hooters Girls' Sue to Recover Tips Managers Stole
July 2009
A class of waitresses formerly employed by four San Francisco-area Hooters restaurants has sued, alleging that restaurant managers systematically stole $40 per day from the tip pool, violating California law. According to the complaint, managers diligently recorded taking . . . more
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