Short Takes: Cell Phones
We have a lot of teenagers working here this summer. Does California’s new cell phone law have more stringent restrictions for them than for adults?
Tag: california hr
Hiring: Can I Fire a New Employee Whose Background Check Reveals Pending Criminal Charges?
I ran a background check on an employee I just hired and discovered that she faces serious criminal charges pending a hearing but has not been convicted. Some of the charges (to name a few) are assault in the first and second degree and theft over $500. Technically she didn’t lie on the application because […]
Employees Get Another Go In Meal Period Class Action
Sick and Vacation Pay are ‘Regular Compensation’ Under Disability Retirement Act
DOL Disallows Prorating Minimum Salary for Part-Time Exempt Workers
Why Vallejo Contractor Was Barred From Public Works Contracts
Sick Leave: New Case Interprets California’s Kin Care Law for First Time; Compliance Basics for Employers
Expense Reimbursement: Class Action Reimbursement Lawsuits Picking Up Steam in a Rough Economy; Essentials for Employers
Does the FLSA Apply to My Company?
I often read about the requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. How do I know if this law applies to our organization, particularly if we’re also covered by California wage and hour laws? — Francesca in Merced