Reimbursing employees for expenses has been the source of confusion for employers. One area, not generally considered, is reimbursing employees for the use of their personal cell phones for company business. Well, the bell has been rung. Last week a Read More »
There appears to be some confusion when employers are attempting to accommodate FMLA leave requests for the “spouse” of a same-sex couple. Well, to clarify this issue, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) has announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to Read More »
Immigration reform continues to be a hot button issue, and a recent rash of lawsuits continues to fuel the debate over whether an “English-only” rule constitutes national origin discrimination. The EEOC’s position is that a “rule requiring employees to speak Read More »
Every time I thought I have heard it all! This is not the start of a joke, but a real, live lawsuit filed by the EEOC. According to the EEOC, United Health Programs of America, and its parent company, Cost Read More »
Last week, SB 935 (Leno) passed through the California Senate. SB 935 provides for additional increases in the California minimum wage. Under the current language of the bill, if enacted, the California minimum wage would move to $11 an hour Read More »
The issue of whether commissions have been properly paid etc. is a constant thorn in the side for employers. All commission agreements should be put in writing and signed by both the employee and the employer. The various state laws Read More »
Last week a California court issued a favorable decision for the employer in an off-the-clock case, holding that the employer was not liable to the plaintiff for work the plaintiff performed off-the-clock because there was no evidence that the employer Read More »
Travel time compensation is an issue that continues to plague employers. It’s not that complicated. Travel time is considered compensable work hours where the employer requires its employees to meet at a designated place, use the employer’s transportation to and Read More »
Every once in a while I really like to take the opportunity of sharing just how ridiculous workplace allegations can be. A long-time custodian for a school district was caught on the roof of the elementary school at which he Read More »
Just when you think that California cannot get any more employer-unfriendly, the California Legislature reminds us that it actually can. The latest reminder is legislation that was recently introduced by Democratic Assemblyman Mark Stone (AB 2416) to allow employees to Read More »
