The COVID-19 pandemic has forced employers to scramble to find novel responses to new workplace challenges, and one such innovation has been the recent rise in voluntary attendance policies. Although these policies often...more
In today’s business climate, work always seems to be on the mind. But should it be? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the productivity of the average American worker has skyrocketed by an astounding 400% since...more
9/9/2019
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Employee Rights ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Off-Duty Employee Access ,
Off-Duty Employees ,
On-Call Employees ,
Retaliation ,
Right to Disconnect ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
For decades, the problem of scheduling has plagued employers and employees alike. Employees prefer predictable and reliable schedules, while employers need flexibility. To address this tension, regulators have recently begun...more
A California Court of Appeal just announced a sweeping change in California’s reporting time pay rules which now prohibits a common scheduling practice used by employers throughout the state (Ward v. Tilly’s, Inc.). Tuesday’s...more
2/7/2019
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Call-In Pay ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
New Rules ,
On-Call Employees ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Orders ,
Work Schedules