Sep 29, 2014 | Summer 2014
By Kim Silvers, SPHR-CA The Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 (AB 1522), that will be effective July 1, 2015, will require just about all California employers (private and public sectors with one or more employees) to accrue paid sick leave for all...
Sep 29, 2014 | Summer 2014
By Jennifer L. Lippi, J.D. A recent California Supreme Court decision places California employers who pay commissions in another wage and hour dilemma. In the often used “inside sales” exemption classification the CA Supreme Court ruled that all...
Sep 29, 2014 | Summer 2014
By Jennifer L. Lippi, J.D. In a sweeping decision, the Court of Appeal in Cochran v. Schwan’s Home Service, Inc., held that when employees have to use their personal cell phone for work-related purposes, the employer must reimburse them for such use, whether the...
Jun 16, 2014 | News, Spring 2014 Newsletters
Minimum Wage Increases By Kim Silvers, SPHR-CA AB 10 increases the California state minimum wage from $8 per hour to $9 per hour effective July 1, 2014. The minimum wage will increase again on January 1, 2016 to $10/hr[1]. Many employers are scurrying to assess the...
Jun 16, 2014 | Spring 2014 Newsletters
By Jennifer L. Lippi Knowing as much as possible about an applicant’s background is key to hiring the ideal candidate. In this pursuit, most employers require job applicants to note any criminal convictions on the employment application prior to hire...
Mar 19, 2014 | Winter 2013/2014 Newsletters
By Curt Cetraro and Mitzi Robinson How do you ensure you are selecting the best talent? Most companies struggle to some extent with finding, attracting and hiring the best people to fill core roles within their organization. This is particularly true in a unique...
