Tag Archives: Employment Law

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.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here.


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.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here.


How to Account for Premium Pay on Wage Statements (Part 2)



California employers are subject to meal and rest break premiums. Shauna Correia and Rachel Davey help explain what premium payments are, and how employers are required to account for them on wage statements, in this part 2 of the 3-part wage statement compliance series on California Employment News.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here.

Find part one here.


The Basics of Wage Statement Compliance (Part 1)



Wage statements might seem straightforward, but employers who make mistakes on them could face PAGA claims or class-action lawsuits as a result. Join Shauna Correia and Rachel Davey from Weintraub’s Labor & Employment group as they review the basics of wage statement compliance in California in part one of this three-part series from California Employment News.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube Channel here.

Find part two here.


Time to Do Away With Rounding Policies



Recent case law has brought time rounding policies into question. In this episode of California Employment News, Meagan Bainbridge and Katie Collins review the California Court of Appeal’s recent ruling in Camp v. Home Depot, and discuss how it could impact time rounding policies for California employers.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here.


Public Healthcare Workers Now Get Meal and Rest Breaks



California Labor Code now guarantees meal and rest breaks for public healthcare workers. In this episode of California Employment News, Meagan Bainbridge and Katie Collins review the details of the newly added Labor Code Section 512.1 and how it applies to both public healthcare employees and employers.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube Channel here.

 


Best Practices for Office Holiday Celebrations



With the holiday season upon us, there are some important tips for employers to keep in mind for holiday gatherings and celebrations. Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi discuss these best practices in this special edition of California Employment News.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube Channel here.

 


New Laws Affecting California Employee Handbooks for 2023



New California legislation will require employee handbooks to be updated by January 2023. Meagan Bainbridge and Katie Collins discuss these updates and best practices for employers as they navigate the changes in this episode of California Employment News.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here.


Expansion of Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Leave



COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave has been extended through December 31, 2022. Learn more about the expansion, including testing requirements and required notices to employees, in this episode of California Employment News with Meagan Bainbridge and Katie Collins.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here.


Synthesizing Evidence in a Workplace Investigation (Part 3)



In this episode of California Employment NewsLizbeth (Beth) West and Meagan Bainbridge present part three of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing how to make reasonable investigative findings once all evidence is collected.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here.