Author: Ellen Savage, J.D.
Posted in Time Off
Doctor’s Note Not Always Automatic Excuse for Absences
Ellen Savage, J.D. June 3, 2024
My employee has used up all her protected sick leave, but still calls out sick regularly and always returns with a doctor’s note. Can we…
Posted in Time Off
Use Caution When Granting Family Leave Before Employee Is Eligible
Ellen Savage, J.D. January 23, 2024
My employee wants to take 12 weeks off for child bonding, but he has worked for us for only 11 months so he’s not eligible…
Posted in General
‘Clopening’ Schedules Generally OK for California Workers
Ellen Savage, J.D. July 10, 2023
Is there a minimum amount of time required between an employee’s shifts? Can an employee be required to work a late shift one night and…
Posted in Meal and Rest Break
Meal Breaks Generally Depend on Actual Number of Hours Worked
Ellen Savage, J.D. February 9, 2023
Are meal break requirements determined by the total length of an employee’s shift, or by the number of hours the employee actually works? Meal break…



