by Cynthia Elkins | Jan 11, 2012 | News
The California Court of Appeal recently found that employees are not entitled to “reporting-time pay” when they report to work for a scheduled shift (such as for a meeting) and work at least one-half of the scheduled time, even when that time is less than...
by Cynthia Elkins | Dec 9, 2011 | News
Governor Brown was busy signing new legislation this year which impacts California employers. Below is a list of the more significant laws that will impact operations and which require your immediate attention for compliance. Unless specified, all new legislation goes...
by Cynthia Elkins | Oct 14, 2011 | News
Finally, after waiting for three years from the time the case was originally granted review, the California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Brinker Restaurant Corporation v. Superior Court on November 8, 2011, and (eventually) determine whether an...
by Cynthia Elkins | Oct 14, 2011 | News
In yet another unfavorable decision in yet another wage and hour lawsuit, the Court recently decided that an employer who prevailed in a wage and hour case is not entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees under Labor Code Section 218.5, even though Section 218.5...
by Cynthia Elkins | Mar 4, 2011 | News
With March Madness approaching, it is not an uncommon situation for office pools to be organized by co-workers. While this may seem like a fun and harmless workplace activity, promoting teamwork and enhancing morale, such “gambling” actually can place the...
