Alameda Joins Minimum Wage Ordinance ‘Party’ in July
Another California city, Alameda, adopted a new minimum wage ordinance (MWO) that takes effect in July. Last October, when then-governor Jerry Brown signed a number of…
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Is Not Optional
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office reminds employers that they must maintain valid workers’ compensation insurance coverage for all workers, including part-time employees. Employers should also…
Rate of California Nonfatal, Fatal Occupational Injuries Remains Stable
The Department of Industrial Relations released California’s 2017 occupational injury and illness data on employer-reported injuries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics works with state agencies…
Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Workplaces
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is in the process of developing regulations to prevent heat illness in indoor workplaces. A California…
Posting an Employee’s Photo Online
Can I choose to post photos of my employees on my company’s website and social media page? Do I need each employee’s consent first? What…
California Challenges Federal Preemption of Meal and Rest Break Laws
California’s Labor Commissioner is challenging a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) determination that federal law preempts California’s meal and rest break rules for…
Love Continues to Bloom at Work
As cold, wet weather blankets California, fewer people will be celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey. Only 51…
Cases to Watch Update: Liability for Payroll Records
During our annual Employment Law Update seminar road trip, we discussed several “cases to watch” in 2019. For those of you who attended, we’ve got…
Reporting to Work: No Physical Presence Required
Last week, the Second District California Court of Appeal ruled that on-call employees are entitled to reporting time pay if they are required to contact…
Electronic Filing Doesn’t Relieve Employers of Hard Copy Requirements
Now that I have to file Form 300A electronically, what do I do with the hard copy? The recent requirement to submit Form 300A data…
