Tag: wage-and-hour
California Court Rules Good Faith Belief Avoids Waiting Time, Wage Statement Penalties
A California Court of Appeal recently ruled that an employer’s good faith belief that it was complying with state wage and hour laws precluded the…
CA Supreme Court Rules Meal, Rest Break Premiums Are Wages
On May 23, 2022, the California Supreme Court handed down another employee-friendly opinion, ruling that premium pay for missed meal and rest periods are wages…
Remote Work Reminder: Comply With Wage and Hour Laws, Encourage Keeping a Schedule
As remote work continues to be a way of life for many, it’s important to ensure accurate timekeeping for nonexempt employees and comply with wage…
Examine Wage Practices: U.S. DOL Recovers Record Amount of Back Wages
In fiscal year (FY) 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recovered a record $322 million in wages for workers, up from $304 million in…
Calculating Nondiscretionary Bonuses in Regular Rate of Pay
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued an opinion letter addressing the calculation of quarterly and annual nondiscretionary bonuses as part of the regular…
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…
Class Action Settlement Doesn’t Prevent Second Lawsuit: Employee Gets Another Bite of Apple
An employee, who was a member of a wage-and-hour class action settlement with her employer, is able to pursue a subsequent lawsuit against her employer…
