California is one of the most employee-friendly states in the country. From strict hiring laws (don’t think about asking about an applicant’s criminal, credit or even…
In 2018, in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court, 4 Cal.5th 903 (2018), the California Supreme Court overturned nearly thirty years of jurisprudence governing the manner…
Unemployment claims hit a historic high this past week as 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits. To give you some context, this is not only…
It’s been three months since the California Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court, Case No. S222732 (April 30,…
If there’s one area of the law that has a direct impact on the construction industry nearly as much as new construction laws, it’s new employment…
The California State Legislature introduced 2,495 bills during the first year of the 2017-2018 Legislative Session. Of these, 859 were signed into law. While much political…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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