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Bulletin: Federal Minimum Wage Increases This Month
July 2008
On July 24, 2008, the federal minimum wage will rise to $6.55 per hour (from $5.85 currently), in the second of three planned increases. In July of next year, the rate will go . . . more
Bulletin: 2008 Advanced California Employer Seminar Coming in September
July 2008
Employers handle wage and hour issues and internal investigations regularly, but even the most seasoned professionals make mistakes that can lead to expensive litigation. Be proactive by attending the Employer Resource Institute's 2008 Advanced California Employer Seminar in Irvine from September 17-19 for targeted, comprehensive training from top California experts on these troublesome topics. This isn't HR 101—you'll receive advanced, real-world information that's critical to employers in California. Visit www.employeradvice.com/aces for more details, including information on the optional pre-conference workshops covering intermittent leaves and recordkeeping. Save $100 on your registration if you sign up by August 20. . . . more
News Note: Courts Disagree on Time to Sue for Waiting-Time Penalties
July 2008
California appeals courts are in disagreement over how long an employee has to file a lawsuit to recover waiting-time penalties for delayed payment of wages when the underlying wages have since been . . . more
News Note: High Court to Review Stock Forfeiture Decision
July 2008
In the March 2008 issue of CEA, we reported that a California appeals court upheld an employee stock purchase plan that provided for the forfeiture of purchased stock if the employee terminated before two . . . more
News Note: Resident Employees Lose Overtime Bid For On-Call Time
June 2008
Ron and Sharon Isner, daytime live-in managers at a Southern California housing complex for the elderly, had to be on call weeknights and some weekends, but were paid only for hours actually worked during those times--even though they had to stay on the grounds, in close range of . . . more
News Note: Unpaid Wages of $44.63 Don't Justify $46k In Attorney's Fees
May 2008
What's a "reasonable" attorney's fee in a wage and hour lawsuit? A California appeals court in Los Angeles explored this issue in a recent case in which Michael Harrington sued a payroll provider to recover $44.63 in unpaid wages. He filed the case as a class action but then . . . more
Wage and Hour: Court Looks at California's Paycheck Cashing Rules; Avoiding Missteps
April 2008
A new case puts the focus on the importance of complying with Labor Code paycheck rules, particularly the requirements that employees have a free means of cashing their paychecks here in the state . . . more
News Notes: Wage Rulings Don't Preclude Fraud Lawsuit
April 2008
Joaquin Noble and several other former employees of Cha-Cha's Cocina Mexicana in Sacramento County filed successful labor commissioner wage claims against the restaurant and its owner, . . . more
News Notes: Labor Code Doesn't Trump Stock Option Forfeiture Provision
March 2008
Suppose you offer employees an incentive compensation plan that allows them to use a portion of their annual earnings to buy stock in your company at a below-market price, but if an employee resigns or is discharged for cause within a specified vesting period, purchased stock is forfeited. . . . more
News Notes: Coming Soon: New Rule for Social Security Numbers on Paystubs
November 2007
Employers are reminded that beginning Jan. 1, 2008, only the last four digits of an employee's Social Security number or other personal identification number may be . . . more
Employee Compensation: California Supreme Court OKs Bonus Deductions for Workers' Comp Losses and Cash Shortages
October 2007
In an important victory for employers that use bonus plans, the California Supreme Court has approved a retailer's profit-based incentive plan that made deductions for a store's workers' compensation costs, cash and merchandise shortages, and other losses. In so ruling . . . more
Wage and Hour: Wage Payment Protections Apply to Exempt Employees
July 2007
Although exempt employees aren't covered by California's overtime requirements, a new case points out that other wage protections contained in the state's Labor Code apply to all workers . . . more
Commission Agreements: How Careful Drafting Helped Employer Dodge $12 Million Jury Verdict
June 2007
Ted Marx was an account executive for Storage Technology Corp. (STK), which manufactures, sells, and services computer data storage systems. Marx's employment was governed by an account executive incentive plan (the Plan) that provided for target, margin, and revenue incentives, or commissions . . . more
Holiday Pay Policy
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While neither California nor federal law require employers to observe legal holidays, giving employees paid time off on some of the most widely recognized holidays is common practice and good for workplace morale. If you'd like to put a holiday pay policy in place—or retool an existing one—we've put together this sample holiday pay policy that you can tailor to your organization's needs. Keep in mind that it's up to you to choose which holidays to offer, and you don't have to provide paid time off for them . . . more
Authorization for Payroll Deduction
You must get explicit authorization from employees before making most payroll deductions. Customize this form to your specific needs. . . . more
Direct Deposit
Direct Deposit This form explains the direct deposit process to employees. . . . more
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