Managers Can Be Held Liable For Unpaid Wages
It didn’t take long. A lawsuit was filed yesterday in Kern County Superior Court against multiple defendants for alleged whistleblower retaliation, wrongful termination, discrimination and [...]
EEOC Now Collecting Pay Data So It Will Be Easier To Sue You
Government at the state and federal level seem fixated on the concept of equal pay for equal work. I believe that the great majority of [...]
What Happens When The Employer Fails To Keep Time Records?
Over the years many clients facing claims by employees for unpaid wages have asked what the consequence is for not keeping time records. Sometimes this [...]
The DFEH’s Foray into Criminal Background Checks
The DFEH has issued a proposed regulation pertaining to an employer’s use of criminal history of employment decisions. The rules are most restrictive on state [...]
Are You Ready for Another Minimum Wage Increase?
California’s minimum wage increases to $10 per hour on January 1, 2016. Don’t forget that the increase may also affect employees who have been classified [...]
Could The Temporary Employment Agency You Use Sue You?
Of course it can! It doesn't happen often, but when it does, there is always bad blood and expensive litigation! Employers are often swayed to [...]