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California Employees Paid Solely on Commission Basis Must Receive Compensation for Rest Breaks

4/6/17

The California Court of Appeals has ruled that employees who are paid solely on a commission basis must receive separate compensation for rest breaks. What this means is that even if commission employees are paid advances or draws against future commissions, they must still be paid separate compensation for rest periods and non-productive time.   

Thursday, April 6, 2017/Author: Taneil Jaeger/Number of views (7036)/Comments (0)/
Categories: California

San Jose Scheduling Ordinance Takes Effect

3/16/17

As of March 13, 2017, certain San Jose, California employers must offer additional work hours to existing qualified employees before hiring new employees, subcontractors, or temporary staffing and must prominently post a notice informing employees of their rights under the Opportunity to Work Ordinance (Ordinance).  

Wednesday, March 15, 2017/Author: Taneil Jaeger/Number of views (6834)/Comments (0)/
Categories: California

Background Checks Toolkit Updated for Los Angeles Ordinance

2/16/17

Los Angeles is the latest in a growing list of jurisdictions to adopt an ordinance restricting employers from asking a job applicant about his or her criminal history during the application process. Please review the state law summary section of our Background Checks Toolkit for more information.
Thursday, February 16, 2017/Author: Taneil Jaeger/Number of views (7589)/Comments (0)/
Categories: California

Seven States Pass New Marijuana Laws on Election Day

1/5/17

Seven (7) states have joined the growing list of states legalizing the use of marijuana for medicinal and/or recreational purposes. Arkansas, California, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, and North Dakota passed new marijuana laws on election day, bringing the total states (plus the District of Columbia) with medical marijuana laws to 28 and the total states (plus the District of Columbia) with recreational marijuana laws to eight (8).  



 

Thursday, January 5, 2017/Author: Taneil Jaeger/Number of views (12197)/Comments (0)/

Arizona, California, Washington and Vermont

12/15/16

Our sick leave toolkit, which includes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and model sick leave policies for jurisdictions with sick leave laws, has been updated.

Thursday, December 15, 2016/Author: Taneil Jaeger/Number of views (9605)/Comments (0)/

California Employers Required to Provide Reasonable Accommodations to Those Associated with Disabled Individuals

12/15/16

The California Supreme Court has denied review of a lower court ruling finding that employers have a duty to reasonably accommodate an applicant or employee who is associated with a disabled person who needs the employee’s assistance. 

Thursday, December 15, 2016/Author: Taneil Jaeger/Number of views (6733)/Comments (0)/
Categories: California

Special Report - New California Employment Laws Effective in 2017

11/17/16

This report is to provide a summary of some of the major laws that may impact your operations and to help you plan and prepare for these new compliance challenges. It is part of our broader commitment to helping clients meet their compliance obligations. The laws covered in this report are effective January 1, 2017 unless otherwise noted. 


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Thursday, November 17, 2016/Author: Taneil Jaeger/Number of views (6342)/Comments (0)/
Categories: California

San Diego Issues Required Postings, Acknowledgement Form under Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance

10/20/16

The City of San Diego’s Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance went into effect on July 11, 2016. Effective this month, employers must post two new notices in the workplace and give employees and new hires a notice containing certain employer information. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in significant civil penalties.
Thursday, October 20, 2016/Author: Taneil Jaeger/Number of views (7478)/Comments (0)/
Categories: California

San Diego Minimum Wage and Sick Leave Ordinance Now in Effect - Sick Leave Amendment Pending Enactment

7/21/16

Voters in the city of San Diego supported a ballot measure that imposes a citywide minimum wage and also requires employers to provide paid sick leave.  The ordinance is now in effect while an implementing ordinance (“IO”) amending the sick leave requirements remains pending. While the IO requires a second read before it is effective, the City Council has set July 11, 2016 as the effective date for employers to comply with the ordinance’s original requirements. This communication summarizes the current ordinance and highlights changes and clarification provided by the IO.

Thursday, July 21, 2016/Author: Taneil Jaeger/Number of views (5776)/Comments (0)/
Categories: California

California Law Expands Ban on Smoking in the Workplace

7/7/16

California has amended Section 6404.5 of its Labor Code to expand its prohibition on the smoking of tobacco products in a place of employment.  In addition to bringing owner-operated businesses into the gambit of environments in which smoking is prohibited, the law eliminates most of the exemptions that permitted smoking in certain work environments, such as hotel lobbies, bars and taverns, banquet rooms, warehouse facilities, and employee break rooms.

Thursday, July 7, 2016/Author: Taneil Jaeger/Number of views (6359)/Comments (0)/
Categories: California
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