Question: Our employee has been out on PDL for eight weeks and plans on taking an additional six weeks off after the pregnancy disability ends to bond with the baby. We have 15 employees. Does she qualify for additional job protected time off? Answer: Yes. If you...
Question: What is the minimum pay required for outside salespersons in California? Answer: If an Outside Salesperson is properly classified as “exempt,” by meeting the job duties test for an Outside Salesperson, there is no minimum salary requirement. An Outside...
Question: We want to hire a summer intern. Do we have to pay them? In most “for profit” businesses, the answer is generally “yes.” The Department of Labor (DOL) released Fact Sheet #71 in January of 2018 which explains that the “primary beneficiary test” should...
Question: Are we required to train all California supervisors/managers and non-supervisory employees in harassment prevention (AB1825 and SB 1343)? Answer: Yes. If you have 5 or more employees or contractors, you are required to train all managers/supervisors and...
Question: When an employee is out on an extended medical leave due to a work-related injury, does the employee continue to accrue vacation? Answer: There is no legal requirement to provide vacation benefits to employees. If you do offer vacation benefits to...
Question: How long are employers required to continue paying medical premiums for employees who are on an unpaid medical leave of absence? Answer: Not as long as many employers may think. Outside of legally protected leaves of absence and collective bargaining...
Question: Can we employ a minor who is age 16? Answer: Yes, but there are restrictions on the employment of minors under the age of 18 that would apply in this case. You must acquire the required work permit before employing a minor. Permits are required year-round,...
Question: We require our employees to wear a company polo shirt at work. Can we provide one shirt per year and have employees pay for a new shirt if it starts looking worn or is damaged during the year? Also, do we have to pay for the maintenance of the shirts?...
Question: What Must I Give Employees Who Are Leaving Our Company? Answer: In addition to final payment of wages (including accrued unused vacation or PTO), employees who are separating employment in California must receive specific documents on their way out the...
