Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Employer Responsibilities For Reporting Missed Meal And Rest Breaks
Employers in California likely already know — or should know — that they are required to provide non-exempt employees with meal and rest breaks. Indeed, California employees who work for 5 hours or more in a day must receive an unpaid, duty-free meal break of at least 30 minutes, that starts before the 6th… Read More »
What California Employers Should Know About Pay Transparency Law
Any employers in California who plan to hire new employees in 2023 should know about Senate Bill 1162, a new pay transparency law that will require employers to take certain steps to report pay ranges and to provide job applicants with information about pay ranges for available positions. The bill is aimed at closing… Read More »
What Are Employer Responsibilities When An Employee Requests Leave?
Employers throughout California receive requests for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) from employees. When an employee requests leave under the FMLA or the CFRA, what must an employer do to ensure compliance with federal and state law? Consider some of the following information… Read More »
Top Ten 2023 Labor And Employment Law Updates
To all California Employers and Employees Please note all of these new California employment laws, effective January 1, 2023, which affect your workplace: 1. Reminder: Minimum Wage Increase Minimum wage is $15.50 per hour for all employers regardless of size. Most of you are aware of the increase to the minimum wage, but employers… Read More »
Employer Can Be Required To Provide A Seat For Employees
In the recent California case Meda v. Autozone, Inc., 81 Cal. App. 5th 366 (2022), a California Court of Appeal ruled that an employee is entitled to use a seat while working if the work reasonably allows the use of a chair. However, the court noted that where an employer has not expressly told… Read More »
How Do I Know If An Employee Is Exempt?
Employers in California are required under state and federal law to pay overtime wages to employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek unless that employee is “exempt.” In addition, employers must also pay minimum wage and comply with meal and rest break laws. When an employer assumes an employee is exempt,… Read More »