by D. Gregory Valenza | | December 2, 2018
Everybody knows AB 1825 requires larger California employers to train supervisors every two years, within six months of hire or promotion, etc. The mandated training primarily addresses sexual harassment, but must include other elements such as “abusive...
by SHRM | | November 27, 2018
Jennifer Shaw was interviewed by Toni Vranjes for a SHRM article entitled: New California Law Requires Emergency Responders to Be on Call During Breaks. Click here to read the article.
by D. Gregory Valenza | | November 18, 2018
Commutting time is usually not compensable. But if an employee is required to perform “work” at home, or during the commute, then the time may be considered hours worked. Certain Pacific Bell technicians used to have to pick up their work vans at a...
by D. Gregory Valenza | | November 13, 2018
You may recall that earlier this year, the California Supreme Court held in Dynamex Ops. West v. Superior Court that “independent contractors” are treated as employees under the Industrial Wage Commission’s Wage Orders. unless they satisfy each...
by Jennifer Brown Shaw and Matthew J. Roberts | The Daily Recorder | November 6, 2018
The California Supreme Court issued several decisions during the past year that may affect California employers. We summarize them below. Alvarado v. Dart Container Corp. of California (Dart) (March 5, 2018) Alvarado initiated a class action against Dart, claiming...
