NEW RULES FOR PERSONNEL FILE INSPECTION AND COPYING

Governor Jerry Brown recently signed AB 1744, AB 2674, and SB 1255, all of which take effect on January 1, 2013. These laws set forth new rules regarding itemized wage statements and personnel file inspection and copying, as well as the Wage Theft Prevention Act...

CALIFORNIA COURT APPROVES “ROUNDING” PRACTICE

Many California employers use electronic timekeeping systems to track employee work hours and properly calculate pay. These systems sometimes “round” time up or down-for example, to the nearest quarter hour. The California Division of Labor Standards...

NEW LAWS FOR CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS – PART 2

This article is Part 2 of a two-part series regarding new federal and California employment laws. Commuter Benefits – SB 1339 Private-sector employers with operations in San Francisco and more than 20 employees anywhere in the country already must comply with a...

NEW LAWS FOR CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS – PART 1

This article is Part 1 of a two-part series providing an overview of new federal and California employment laws. New federal and California laws affecting California employers will take effect on January 1, 2013. Employers should begin preparing for changes to their...

CALIFORNIA ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT LAW CASES

When it comes to legal disputes, entertainment industry employers face the same issues that confront less glamorous employers. Many disputes likely are resolved outside of the public eye. But there have been a number of employment law cases involving celebrities. Some...

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