IRS Standard Mileage Rate for 2018

The IRS issued a notice increasing the Standard Mileage Rate to $0.545, up from $0.535 in 2017.  This is the rate at which many employers reimburse employees for personal use of their vehicles.  The new rate takes effect on January 1, 2018.   The IRS notice is here. ...

An Incomplete List of Important Employment Law News You Can Use for 2018

Hello, everyone. It’s been a while. Not much. How about you?  OK, no more 70’s lyrics. I’ve been off the blog for a while. But I am starting my New Year’s resolution early.  So, here goes with a few random updates.  For a more comprehensive...

California Supreme Court Expands Discovery Rights in PAGA Cases

So, let’s say an employee works at a single retail store.  He decides to sue under the Private Attorneys General Act for a low-dollar alleged wage-hour violation.  A company might fight such a claim because the risk of doing so is limited. But then the employee...

Reminders to San Francisco Employers…

The San Francisco minimum wage goes up to $14.00 per hour on July 1.  Go to a restaurant to celebrate. No, not that restaurant. It closed last month.  No, not that one either.  Might have to settle for a coffee. Anyone know where to find a place that sells coffee in...

California Supreme Court on California’s Day of Rest Law

The California Supreme Court issued a long-awaited ruling on California’s “Day of Rest” statutes, contained in the Labor Code at sections 551-558.  The Court’s ruling is  important for employers with workforces that do not work traditional...
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