by Cynthia Elkins | Dec 21, 2016 | News
When an employer’s headquarter is outside of California, but has employees inside of California, the employer may seek to include a provision in an employment contract that dictates the laws of another state govern the terms of employment, or that any disputes...
by Cynthia Elkins | Dec 21, 2016 | News
There has been an increase in the amount of benefits paid to employees on paid family leave (PFL) and state disability leave (SDI) from the current level of 55% to either 60% or 70% depending on the applicant’s income. (AB 908 signed in April, 2016)
by Cynthia Elkins | Dec 21, 2016 | News
Following a recent court decision, AB 2535 was passed which provides that employers need not list the number of hours worked on wage statements for any employee who is exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements pursuant to Labor Code Section 226(j) or pursuant...
by Cynthia Elkins | Dec 21, 2016 | News
This new law requires all employers to electronically file their employment tax returns, reports, and payments to the Employment Development Department (EDD) beginning January 1, 2017. According to the EDD’s website, this law will be phased in over two years to offer...
by Cynthia Elkins | Dec 21, 2016 | News
Labor Code Section 230 currently provides that an employer is prohibited from terminating, discriminating or retaliating against an employee who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. This prohibition includes any action based on the employee’s...
