California HR

When it comes to wage and hour law, most employees are eligible for overtime compensation.  However, some employees are "exempt" from accruing overtime pay.  We generally think of exempt employees [...]

Each year I update clients' handbooks based on the new laws, regulations and judicial opinions affecting California employers.  It has been an incredible year.  Employers have a lot of work [...]

My closet contains four pairs of shoes.  I have two pair for work (black and brown), one for casual events, and a pair of tennis shoes.  In contrast, my wife [...]

An AutoZone in Virginia was held up by a man who police say is responsible for 30 robberies in the area.  He came in as the store manager and an [...]

Each month I hold a training conference for employers on various aspects of managing a workforce in California.  This month we will focus on the concept of a disability.  Here is [...]

It's a crazy law, but someone should benefit from it -- and no one is more deserving than lawyers!Each wage order contains a provision requiring seats for workers "when the nature of the [...]