Be Prepared for the Proposed Amendments to FEHA
It never ends in California! While we have all been focused on complying with the new paid sick leave law, the Fair Employment & Housing Council has been working on [...]
The DOL Tightens the Line on Independent Contractors
On July 15, 2015, the Wage and Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor issued Administrator's Interpretation 2015-1 regarding the classification of workers as independent contractors. Here is [...]
California “Waiting Time” Penalties NOT Classified as Wages for Payroll Tax Purposes
Anytime there is a judgment, award of damages, or settlement that involves the transfer of funds a careful analysis should be undertaken to determine the appropriate taxability and reporting related [...]
Obama Proposes Overtime Overhaul
Under federal law, an employee can be considered exempt from overtime if (s)he earns more than $23,660 per year. In California, to be considered exempt, many employees must earn at [...]
Withholding Payroll Taxes On Settlements or Judgments — Cifuente v. Costco
In every employment lawsuit where a judgment or settlement is paid the issue arises whether the employer is mandated to withhold a portion of the payment for payroll taxes. The [...]
Withholding Payroll Taxes On Settlements or Judgments — Cifuente v. Costco
In every employment lawsuit where a judgment or settlement is paid the issue arises whether the employer is mandated to withhold a portion of the payment for payroll taxes. The [...]
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