The Labor & Employment Law Blog Focusing on legal trends in data security, cloud computing, data privacy, and anything E

Tag Archives: California

“Slaying the PAGA Dragon” – Wage and Hour Compliance for Non-Exempt Employees

By Labor & Employment on Posted in Wage & Hour

Date:  March 16, 2017 Time:  8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Summary of Program Unfortunately, both single-plaintiff and class-action wage and hour lawsuits continue to plague California employers. Often employers are sued because of technical violations that occur simply because the employer is unaware of its legal obligations.  The various federal and state wage and hour… Continue Reading

Employers, Give Thanks! Texas Court Blocks New Overtime Rule

By Jessica Schoendienst on Posted in Employment Contracts and Agreements, Labor Law, New Legislation and Regulations, Uncategorized, Wage & Hour

Thanksgiving comes two days early for employers across the country who anticipated the new Department of Labor (“DOL”) overtime Final Rule creating significant pre-holiday expenses.  For those employers, who have been living in denial or under a rock for the last six months, the DOL Final Rule increased the minimum salary level for exempt employees… Continue Reading

Remember Minimum Wage Increases on July 1, 2014 And So Does Your Weekly Salary Obligation for White Collar Exempt Employees

By Beth V. West on Posted in Labor Law, New Legislation and Regulations, Wage & Hour

On July 1, 2014, California’s minimum hourly wage will increase from $8.00 to $9.00 per hour.  The minimum wage will increase again on January 1, 2016 to $10.00 per hour.  Most employers are aware of the increase and are prepared to comply by paying their minimum wage workers $9.00 per hour starting July 1, 2014. … Continue Reading

Traps for Employers in Routine Unemployment and Workers Comp Proceedings

By Ramona Carrillo on Posted in Labor Law

By:  Brendan J. Begley A number of recent California appellate decisions reveal hidden traps that may ensnare employers in administrative proceedings involving employee claims for unemployment or workers-compensation benefits. Such proceedings typically appear routine and uncomplicated. Nonetheless, missteps in handling those routine and relatively low-risk claims can greatly increase an employer’s exposure to liability in a… Continue Reading

Lizbeth West Co-authors “California Leave Law: A Practical Guide for Employers”

By Ramona Carrillo on Posted in FMLA and Other Leaves of Absence

Co-authored by Lizbeth West, Published by LexisNexis Book Highlights: How to navigate the complex issues surrounding family leave, military leave, worker’s compensation and personal time. Insightful analysis of the key employment features to keep in mind when dealing with leave law in California. Determinative considerations in accounting for the many different California and federal rules… Continue Reading

Notice To Employers – Audit Your Compensation Plans Based On The Increase To California’s Statutory Minimum Wage

By Ramona Carrillo on Posted in New Legislation and Regulations, Wage & Hour

By: Lizbeth V. West, Esq. On September 25, 2013 Governor Brown signed Assembly Bill 10 into law. Under the new law the statutory minimum wage for California employees will increase from $8 per hour to $9 per hour as of July 1, 2014. Then, on January 1, 2016, the statutory minimum wage will increase to $10… Continue Reading

Employers: Don’t Forget to Provide Your Employees with Timely Notice Under the Affordable Care Act

By Labor & Employment on Posted in New Legislation and Regulations

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has many mandates for both individuals and employers. While the main employer mandate facing certain large employers (the “play or pay” penalty) has been delayed until 2015, the ACA still requires employers who are otherwise covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), to provide a notice to their employees by October 1, 2013 explaining the new Health Insurance Marketplace (“Marketplace”).

SEVEN WEINTRAUB TOBIN ATTORNEYS INCLUDED IN THE TOP 25 LIST BY SUPER LAWYERS

By Ramona Carrillo on Posted in Labor Law

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 8, 2013 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin, a business law and business litigation law firm congratulates seven attorneys on being named as one of the Top 25 Sacramento SuperLawyers of 2013. To receive this honor, the attorneys – Gary Bradus, Dale Campbell, Chris Chediak, Louis Gonzalez, Mike. Kvarme, Charles "Chuck" Post,… Continue Reading

Summer Seminar Series for Restaurants

By Labor & Employment on Posted in Labor Law

Join Weintraub Tobin’s attorneys in connection with the California Restaurant Association and Leavitt Group in their Summer Seminar Series for Restaurants where they will examine the issues facing employers in the restaurant industry, health care reform and group captive alternatives. Dates: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 Claremont Resort, Berkeley, CA Wednesday, July 31, 2013 Sutter Club,… Continue Reading

Which Way To Go On The Interactive Process?

By Ramona Carrillo on Posted in Labor Law

By:   Brendan J. Begley A federal appellate court in the Midwest issued a decision this week that may provide a false sense of security to California employers regarding the extent of their obligation to accommodate disabled employees. See Basden v. Professional Transportation, Inc., Case No. 11-2880 (7th Cir. May 8, 2013).

Second Appellate District Holds that Employers do not Fulfill FEHA Obligations by Providing the Statutory Four-Month PDL Leave to Employees with Pregnancy-Related Disabilities

By Ramona Carrillo on Posted in FMLA and Other Leaves of Absence

By:  James L. Brannen In Sanchez v. Swissport, Inc. (2013) 2013 Cal. App. Lexis 131, the Second Appellate District of California, for the first time, has addressed whether an employer who provides the full amount of leave allotted by the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) to a pregnant employee with… Continue Reading

California Supreme Court Grants Review of CFRA/FMLA Case Richey v. Autonation, Inc.

By Ramona Carrillo on Posted in FMLA and Other Leaves of Absence, Labor Law

By:   Chelcey E. Lieber The California Supreme Court recently granted review of Richey v. Autonation, Inc., a Court of Appeal case that vacated an arbitration award in favor of the employer. The Court rejected the employer’s argument that it had an “honest belief” that an employee was misusing his CFRA/FMLA leave, and this honest belief justified… Continue Reading

The California Supreme Court Issued A Win For Businesses Who Prevail In Disability Access Cases In California

By Ramona Carrillo on Posted in Labor Law

By:  Lizbeth V. West, Esq. On December 17, 2012, the California Supreme Court issued its decision in Jankey v. Lee. The Court ruled that prevailing defendants in disability access cases brought under both the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and California Civil Code section 55 are entitled to their attorney’s fees just like prevailing plaintiffs are…. Continue Reading

AAAB Seminar: Recent Changes in California Department Law

By Leslie DuFresne on Posted in Labor Law

Weintraub Tobin attorneys Chuck Post and Paul Gaspari invite you to attend the Association of Asian American Bankers seminar “The Moving Target – Recent Changes in California Employment Law” July 17th at America California Bank.

BREAKING NEWS …. FROM THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT

By Ramona Carrillo on Posted in Labor Law, Wage & Hour

By:    Lizbeth V. West, Esq. The California Supreme Court just announced this morning that it will issue its decision in the Brinker v. Superior Court case at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, April 12, 2012. For all of our clients and guests who will be joining us at our Sacramento office tomorrow morning for our Wage & Hour… Continue Reading