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 [...]
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 [...]
The Changing World of Paid Sick Leave
Paid Sick Leave, or PSL, requires employers to provide 24 hours or three days of paid time off for purposes related to health. No matter how well-intended the law is, [...]
Religious Accommodations in the Workplace – Abercrombie Hijab Case
On June 1, 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion in the Abercrombie headscarf case. The specific issue answered by the court was whether Title VII, which prohibits [...]