Author Archives: Jay Butchko
California Civil Rights Department (CRD) Proposes Two-Month Extension For Employers To Meet State’s New Pay Data Reporting Requirements
According to a Human Resources Director (HRD) report, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has proposed an extension to give covered employers additional time to comply with the state’s pay data reporting requirements. In this blog post, our Riverside County workplace solutions attorney provides an overview of the key things employers should know about… Read More »
Wage And Hour Law: What California Employers Should Know About The Ninth Circuit’s Recent “Boot-Up” Time Decision
Recently, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit released an instructive decision in a key wage and hour dispute. In the case of Cadena v. Customer Connexx LLC, 51 F.4th 831, the appellate court overturned the decision of a lower court—ruling that “boot-up” time of call centers workers was compensable under… Read More »
What Are The Sexual Harassment Training Requirements For Non-Supervisory Employees In California? (2023)
Unfortunately, sexual harassment in the workplace has long been a problem, both in California and throughout the United States. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) cites data showing that 38 percent of women and 14 percent of men state that they have personally experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. To address the issue,… Read More »
California’s FAST Act On Hold For Now—What It Means For Employers In Riverside County
On September 5, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California’s Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery (FAST Recovery Act). The statute regulates wages and workplace conditions for “fast-food workers” who are employed at chain restaurants with at least 100 total nationwide locations. The law was set to take effect in California on January 1st, 2023…. Read More »
What Employers Should Know About The Expanded Leave Protections Under The California Family Rights Act (January 1, 2023)
All businesses and organizations with at least five (5) employees in Riverside County must be in full compliance with the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). As of January 1st, 2023, the CFRA provides expanded leave protections to qualifying workers. It is crucial that employers ensure continued compliance. Here, our Riverside County employment law attorney… Read More »
California Court Finds Home Depot Did Not Violate Wage And Hour Law By Rounding Employee Time
In October of 2022, the Sixth Appellate District Court of Appeals for the State of California issued an instructive decision in the case of Camp v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 84 Cal. App. 5th 638. Reversing the ruling of a trial court in Santa Clara County, the court determined that Home Depot violated the… Read More »
Key Considerations For Employers Negotiating Severance Agreements In California
When an employee leaves a position, an employer in California may opt to provide them with a severance package. Although not mandatory, there are a number of different reasons why a business or nonprofit may offer severance pay. Here, our Coachella Valley employment lawyer for employers highlights key considerations for companies and organizations that… Read More »
What Employers Should Know About Time Rounding In California
If you own a business and have employees in California, you likely already know that you are required to pay non-exempt employees at least the minimum wage in California for hours worked, and you are required to pay non-exempt employees overtime pay at the rate of 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay…. Read More »
What California Employers Should Know About Arbitration Agreements
Many employers in California prefer to have employees sign arbitration agreements, which are contracts between the employer and the employee that result in any disputes being resolved by an arbitrator instead of in a court. Most often, employers will include arbitration agreements within employment contracts or other broader agreements. Generally speaking, employers in California… Read More »
Minimum Wages Employers Must Pay In California In 2023
With 2023 here, it is essential for employers in California to know about minimum wage increases across the state, and specific minimum wage increases beyond the state minimum in certain areas. If you have any employees in California, you need to learn more about minimum wage increases and what you must do to remain… Read More »
