Court Reduces PAGA Penalties by 99% Emphasizes the Impact of 2024 PAGA Reform Since 2004, the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has provided for California employees to sue their employer for Labor Code violations such as unpaid overtime, missed meal and rest breaks, and noncompliant wage statements — and not just on the employee’s…
Do You Understand the School and Child Care Activity Leave? School and Child Care Activity Leave Employees often want to take time off to participate in a child’s school or child care related activities, such as teacher conferences, award ceremonies or school plays. They also may need time off to deal with enrolling…
Exit Interviews Are Helpful…But Stay Interviews Are Better Most employers have an exit interview process in place. It’s a great opportunity to learn why an employee is leaving and gather feedback that may help improve the workplace. The challenge is that by the time you’re having that conversation, it’s usually too late to…
Why the DOL’s New Contractor Rule Won’t Protect You in California Source: SHRM The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) is proposing a new rule on independent contractor classification that may simplify analysis at the federal level but create compliance challenges for multistate employers. While the DOL is moving toward a more flexible, business-friendly framework, states like California…
Sharing this helpful info from our Safety Consultant Alba Vazquez! This summer has already brought prolonged heat and sudden temperature spikes. These rapid changes can place workers at risk—especially new or returning employees and those who have not had time to acclimatize. See below for two one-page resources: The…
