Wage Theft Investigations and Citations in the Construction Industry
This month we share some cautionary tales for employers in the construction industry. During the past several months the California Labor Commissioner has cited or filed…
2017 California Employment Law Update
Below are some of the new laws going into effect this year that affect the construction industry. Unless otherwise noted, the laws go into effect on…
EEOC Issues Updated Guidance to Curb National Origin Discrimination
Whether you enjoyed (or not) the most recent Saturday Night Live skit where Alec Baldwin (as Trump) states he is “going to build that swamp,” the fact…
Judge Tells DOL to Cork its Pistol as New Overtime Rule is Blocked
Earlier this year we informed you that the federal Department of Labor intended to raise the minimum salary for individuals classified as executive, administrative, and professional…
Update Your Form I-9 and Minimize Your Immigration Risk
Whether or not President Elect-Trump will keep his promise of building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, one thing is certain: employers must continue to verify…
What You Need to Know About the New Federal Contractor Blacklisting Rules
This past month, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued its Final Rule and Guidance on the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order 13673 (Executive Order) which…
Have Exempt Employees? If So, There Are Some Big Changes in the Forecast
April showers brings May flowers…or so goes the saying. For California employers, April showers brought a May deluge. On April 4, 2016, California Governor Jerry Brown…
Operation Underground Economy
The California Department of Insurance’s news release on its latest efforts to target the underground economy reminds me of some lines of Mission Impossible: “this is…
Significant Changes Made to California’s Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Laws
California is constructing better protections for employees and reinforcing state laws that make clear it is an employer’s affirmative duty to take reasonable steps to prevent…
Not So Fast: Employers Must Reimburse for Miles and Other Business Expenses Incurred By Employees
From parachuting into a remote location in Azerbaijan to jumping skyscrapers in Abu Dhabi to drone dodging in the streets of Los Angeles, the latest Fast…
California’s Labor Enforcement Task Force Continues to Set Fire to the Underground Economy
If you’re a fan of the Hunger Games trilogy, either the books or the movies, you’re likely familiar with “The Hob,” the black market in District 12 where…
2016 California Employment Law Update
A new year sometimes means a new start and a blank slate. Not so for California employers who tend to review their policies and practices to…
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