The Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), enacted in 2004, upturned California’s employment law landscape. In theory, PAGA allowed employees to file lawsuits to recover civil penalties on behalf of themselves, other...more
CDF Wage and Hour Task Force – Monthly Updates and Tips -
On Thursday, the California Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated decision in the matter of Turrieta v. Lyft, Inc.....more
On Monday, the California Supreme Court issued its opinion in Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors Inc., answering three questions about the scope of the term “hours worked” in Wage Order No. 16. While Wage Order No.16...more
CDF Wage and Hour Task Force – Monthly Blog -
Enforceable arbitration agreements continue to provide California employers who are faced with wage and hour claims with significant benefits....more
1/19/2024
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As the New Year approaches, many of us are reviewing what we have done in the past and resolving to make certain changes for 2024. As a California employer, the process should be similar to ensure continued compliance with...more
A recent Ninth Circuit panel held that Hyatt employees who were “laid off” in March 2020 were entitled to payment of their accrued vacation time immediately, even though the employees were not officially terminated until June...more
9/29/2023
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Under California Labor Code section 226, an employer, semimonthly or at the time of each payment of wages, must furnish employees an “accurate itemized statement in writing” reflecting, at least, nine specifically delineated...more
As the health risks of the pandemic wind down, the complexities of offering remote work endure. Some employers are still offering full remote work, while others offer a hybrid to remain competitive and retain employees....more
This is the second post of a new monthly series of CDF’s Labor & Employment Law Blog providing California employers with wage and hour compliance tips and best practices.
On the heels of the Ninth Circuit’s decision...more
California’s reputation as a breeding ground for wage and hour litigation – the state is responsible for a disproportionally large share of such lawsuits nationwide - seems set to continue. With that, as the first month of...more