The California Supreme Court just held that a plaintiff in one PAGA action does not have the right to intervene or object to a judgment in a similar action even if a settlement or other resolution in that similar case results...more
The EEOC recently published its long-awaited proposal to update the agency’s Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, the first update to this crucial document in over 30 years. The proposed guidance, released on...more
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Workplace Harassment Guidance
California Governor Newsom just rejected a legislative proposal that would have granted striking employees the ability to receive unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. Recent labor activity and worker strikes — particularly...more
If you’re a California employer just getting used to a $15.50 minimum wage, get ready for more changes. You must now prepare for another increase as the state just announced a $16.00 hourly minimum wage for all employers...more
High-earning workers making more than $200,000 a year might be eligible for overtime pay thanks to a new Supreme Court ruling yesterday morning. The decision is a wake-up call for all employers to review their OT exemptions...more
More than 100 million people are expected to watch Super Bowl LVII on February 12 – including many of your employees. Maybe they’re avid fans or perhaps they’re simply tuning in for the commercials or halftime show. Either...more
Imagine this scenario: You pay an employee a substantial daily rate — which works out to more than $200,000 a year. Still, the employee claims they’re entitled to overtime pay because they were paid a daily — rather than...more