Author: Sarah Woolston
After the Vote: Implementing an Alternative Workweek Schedule
My company adopted an alternative workweek schedule. Does this mean that all employees must work our alternative four-day 10-hour shift schedule, or can employees choose…
Reporting Time Pay: When It’s Owed Depends on Circumstances
My employee showed up for her shift in the wrong safety equipment, then later went home sick after clocking in for 30 minutes. Do I…
San Francisco Collects $20.5 Million For Local Ordinance Violations
San Francisco’s Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) — the local agency that enforces San Francisco’s local employment laws — published their Annual Report for the…
Anaheim Voters Will Decide on $25/Hour Hotel Minimum Wage on Oct. 3
Depending on the outcome of a special October 3, 2023, election, Anaheim hotels, motels and event centers may have to implement a $25 per hour…
E-Verify Users Allowed to Electronically Inspect Form I-9 Documents
Get ready! The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be releasing new, revised Form I-9 documents tomorrow, but that’s not the only change coming…
Los Angeles City’s New Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance
In California, properly classifying workers as either employees or independent contractors has been an evolving topic for years and can result in significant legal exposure…
CDPH Updates “Outbreak” Definition, Masking Guidance
On June 20, 2023, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its COVID-19 public health order and guidance, changing the definition of “outbreak” in…
California’s Local Minimum Wage Rates Increasing July 1
While many California cities and counties increase their local minimum wage rates at the start of each year, several localities implement their local minimum wage…
Using AI in Employment Selection Procedures Guidance
Artificial intelligence (AI) — once only in science fiction and Hollywood movies — is a prevalent tool today in manufacturing, healthcare, marketing and education. Employers…
Employers Using Arbitration Agreements Should Monitor This PAGA Case
Today, the California Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc. and will issue a decision by August 7, 2023. Adolph is…
