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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
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
Wage Overpayments: Labor Commissioner Says Employers Can Deduct Overpayments from an Employee's Next Paycheck, but Some Strict Rules Apply
February 2009
Suppose your payroll system pays nonexempt employees for an assumed number of hours, even when their timesheets for that pay period haven't yet been submitted. Once you finally receive the time-sheets, what recourse do you have if you find one or more employees actually worked less than the assumed, and paid, amount? Can you deduct the overpayment from a worker's next paycheck? And, does the employee's submitted electronic timesheet amount to a written authorization for the deduction? This was the scenario laid out in a recent employer request for an opinion from the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE). . . . more
Wage and Hour: New Laws Grant Final Paycheck Relief to Temporary Services Employers, Crack Down on Time Sheet Fraud
November 2008
Two new California wage and hour laws will take effect on Jan. 1, 2009. Here's a look at the measures, one of which impacts temporary staffing agencies, while the other applies to all employers. . . . more
Wage and Hour: Labor Commissioner Approves Use of Payroll Debit Cards; Guidelines for Use
November 2008
As ATM debit cards and prepaid cards have become increasingly easy and common ways to access our funds and make purchases, some employers have been wondering whether the California Labor Code gives them leeway to issue payroll debit or prepaid (stored value) cards in place of the typical paycheck. In a recent opinion letter, the labor commissioner endorsed the use of these cards, but employers have to follow a few strict guidelines. . . . more
Wage and Hour: Court Approves Training Costs Repayment Agreement, But Dings Employer for Recouping the Debt from Final Paycheck
September 2008
Can you require employees to sign an agreement promising that they'll repay the costs of their new-hire training if they don't remain employed with you for a minimum length of time? . . . more
Final Pay Calculator
CEA Online Exclusive August 2008
Use this worksheet to correctly calculate final pay for departing workers. If the employment termination is voluntary, the final paycheck is due on the last day of employment, unless the employee has given less . . . more
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
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
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: 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
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
Authorization for Payroll Deduction
You must get explicit authorization from employees before making most payroll deductions. Customize this form to your specific needs. . . . more
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Direct Deposit This form explains the direct deposit process to employees. . . . more
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