Is an employee compensable for time spent on waiting and exit searches as "hours worked," even after clocking out? Per the California Supreme Court, it depends on the level of the employer's control over its employees....more
4/29/2024
/ Apple ,
CA Supreme Court ,
Class Action ,
Control Test ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Exit Inspections ,
Retail Workers ,
Security Checks ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Orders
Certain states, most notably California, have long sought to restrict or outright ban employee non-competition covenants. The anti-compete crowd gained a strong supporter from the federal administrative state on May 30, 2023,...more
Once again, the California legislature's attempt to kneecap arbitration agreements in the employment arena has been swept aside by a federal court. As of February 15, 2023, California employers may continue to require...more
The Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance on June 28, 2022 that grants a variety of health and safety protections to hotel and housekeeping employees, joining neighboring jurisdictions Long Beach, Santa Monica,...more
8/3/2022
/ Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Hotels ,
Local Ordinance ,
New Legislation ,
Notice Requirements ,
Over-Time ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety