With the coronavirus pandemic forcing so many employees to work remotely, and with mobile technology allowing them to work from …
New Law AB 2257 Adds Independent Contractor Exemptions
A new law has come to the rescue of a number of freelance professions by exempting them from the onerous …
Off-the-clock Work Ban Can Save You From Wage and Hour Lawsuits
Wage and hour lawsuits are on the rise, usually with non-exempt employees claiming they weren’t paid either for overtime or …
Businesses Pay Record Amounts for Lawsuits over Employee Treatment
Employers are paying out more for legal settlements and judgments for cases brought by employees over how they are being …
FMLA, FLSA Lawsuits Surge, Exposing Employers to Large Awards
The number of employee lawsuits against employers for Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and wage and hour violations has skyrocketed …
Changes to California’s New Paid Sick Leave Law
Less than two weeks after it took effect, California’s paid sick leave law has been changed with important amendments that …