Last week, in Iloff v. LaPaille, the California Supreme Court made clear the burden on employers when asserting a good faith defense to avoid paying liquidated damages for violations of minimum wage laws. In its long-awaited...more
With the 2024 election fast approaching in a few short weeks, California employers should refresh themselves on complying with the state’s voting leave and posting requirements for employees....more
Earlier this week, California passed bill AB 3234 with ease in both the State Assembly (77-0) and the Senate (36-0). Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to sign the bill....more
8/30/2024
/ Audits ,
California ,
Child Labor ,
Cooperative Compliance Regime ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Labor Reform ,
Pending Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
Earlier this year, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted and passed the Fair Work Week Ordinance. It is now set to go into effect July 1, 2025. The ordinance applies to any retailer and grocer in unincorporated LA...more
Last year, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the FAST Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (AB 257), which sought to increase the California minimum wage to $22 per hour, with annual increases thereafter, and...more
10/20/2023
/ California ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fast-Food Industry ,
Food Service Workers ,
Labor Reform ,
Minimum Wage ,
New Legislation ,
Restaurant Industry ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
The recent seizure and shutdown of two prominent regional banks – Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank – highlights for employers the issues that an unexpected liquidity crisis may bring. And, it’s not just banking...more
3/30/2023
/ Banking Crisis ,
Banks ,
Depository Institutions ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
FDIC ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Financial Institutions ,
Furloughs ,
Lay-Offs ,
Liquidity ,
Receivership ,
Silicon Valley ,
Unpaid Wages ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wages