Tag Archives: Employment Law

The Executive Pay Exemption



The executive pay exemption is one of three so-called “white-collar” pay exemptions that exempts certain employees from state and/or federal overtime, minimum wage, and meal and rest break requirements. Meagan Bainbridge and Lukas Clary review this exemption in part 2 of this 4-part pay exemption series on California Employment News.

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The Basics of Pay Exemptions



Certain employees can be exempt from overtime pay and meal and rest breaks under both the FLSA and California Labor Law. Meagan Bainbridge and Lukas Clary break down the basics of pay exemptions in part 1 of this 4-part series for California Employment News.

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The State of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements in California Employment



The recent 9th Circuit opinion in US Chamber of Commerce v. Bonta struck down AB 51, determining that it was preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act. Meagan Bainbridge and Lukas Clary review how this decision impacts the use of mandatory arbitration agreements for California employers in this episode of California Employment News.

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Summer is Coming – is Your Worksite Ready for the Heat?



As temperatures rise, California law requires employers with outdoor employees to take steps to protect workers from heat illness. Shauna Correia reviews Cal/OSHA’s ‘Heat Illness Prevention Standards” for outdoor worksites in this episode of California Employment News.

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Navigating the SF Military Leave Pay Protection Act



A new law mandates employers to provide appropriate military leave compensation for San Francisco employees while they are away for military duty. The Labor & Employment practice group reviews the SF Military Leave Pay Protection Act in this episode of California Employment News.

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The Basics of Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training



State law requires that employers take steps to prevent and correct wrongful behaviors in the workplace, such as discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Lizbeth (Beth) West explains what employers should know about mandatory harassment prevention training for non-supervisors and supervisors on this installment of California Employment News.

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Cases to Watch in Employment Law for 2023



As we move through 2023, there are some key employment law cases to watch. See which cases top the watch lists for Meagan Bainbridge and Lukas Clary in this episode of California Employment News.

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Who Can Be a “Designated Person” Under the CFRA and HWHF Acts?



AB1041 recently expanded leave rights in California by adding a “designated person” to the list of people for whom an eligible employee may take time off to care for under both the CFRA and the HWHF Act. Lizbeth “Beth” West explains who can qualify as a designated person under each act, and how often employees may designate a person, in this episode of California Employment News.

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Understanding the Basics of Employee Personnel Files



Employee personnel files are an important aspect of any employer’s records. Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi review the basics of employee personnel files, including what should and should not be included and handling inspection requests, in this episode of California Employment News.

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Using Employee Time Attestations



Employee time attestations are a valuable way for employers to track missed and/or non-compliant meal and rest breaks. In this episode of California Employment News, Meagan Bainbridge and Katie Collins review how employers can use time attestations to their advantage.

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