by Cynthia Elkins | Mar 1, 2015 | News
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that the definition of “spouse” for purposes of the Federal Family and Medical Care Leave Act (FMLA) has been expanded to include same sex partners. In brief, the FMLA (and the California equivalent – California...
by Cynthia Elkins | Dec 24, 2014 | News
Effective January 1, 2015 there are several new posters that must be displayed in the workplace and forms that need to be provided to employees. Below is a summary of those necessary new posters and forms for distribution. PAID SICK LEAVE POSTER As was discussed in...
by Cynthia Elkins | Dec 22, 2014 | News
Last year, Labor Code Section 226.7 was amended to prohibit employers from requiring employees to work during a recovery period taken in accordance with heat illness regulations. This year, SB 1360 confirms that rest and recovery periods are paid breaks and count...
by Cynthia Elkins | Dec 22, 2014 | News
AB 1897 imposes new liability on employers who contract for labor to hold them accountable for any wage-and-hour violations if they use staffing agencies or other labor contractors to obtain workers. In summary, the law provides that if a labor contractor fails to pay...
by Cynthia Elkins | Dec 22, 2014 | News
Labor Code Section 98.6 prohibits an employer from undertaking any action that is discriminatory or retaliatory against an employee who complains of Labor Code violations. Such conduct can result in a $10,000 penalty against the employer. Under AB 2751, the Labor...
