In Ready, Fire, Aim, an excellent book for entrepreneurs, Michael Masterson sets out a compelling reason why nearly everyone in the workplace needs a mentor (and why everyone should also be a mentor). Masterson explains, “The big problem everyone has when beginning a new business is ignorance. New entrepreneurs don’t know how the business
On April 1, 2023, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Work Week Ordinance (“FWWO”) becomes effective and regulates retail businesses with employees working in the City. The FWWO states that there are over 140,000 workers in the retail sector in the “Los Angeles economy.” The ordinance sets out that “unpredictability of work schedules endemic in
Do employers need to have a computerized timekeeping system to comply with their requirements under California law? Surprisingly (or maybe not so – depending on your views on how slow the law is in adapting to technological advances), the Labor Code does not address this issue right on point. Yet, there are some governing principles
Effective January 1, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees are required to include the pay scale for the position in any job posting. SB 1162 amends Labor Code section 432.3 to add this obligation, among other items. As a reminder, Labor Code section 432.3, effective since January 1, 2018, prohibits California employers from asking
As California employers already know, noncompliance with the numerous employment regulations can result in serious legal consequences, monetary penalties, and damage to an organization’s reputation. One of the most effective ways for employers to ensure compliance with employment laws is by using checklists. Checklists are useful tools that can help employers keep track of their
California law presumes that all employees are non-exempt employees, meaning that they are not exempt from the Labor Code requirements, such as overtime pay, meal and rest breaks, and minimum wage. Exempt employees are designated as such because they are “exempt” from certain wage and hour requirements due to their duties and pay. However, the
There is a lot to report on a state and on the Los Angeles local level as we start February 2023. This Friday’s Five covers updates on Cal/OSHA ETS, and LA City and County supplemental paid sick leave updates and newly announced minimum wages:
1. Los Angeles City COVID-19 supplemental paid Sick leave (SPSL) expires
As an employer in California, it is important to be aware of the state’s vacation policies that are unique to California. Below are some regulations in California that employers need to be aware of to remain compliant with California law. This Friday’s Five is a reminder of five issues on vacation policies that can create
The hiring process in California can be confusing: there are various required federal and state documents that must be reviewed and signed for new employees. It is imperative for California employers to familiarize themselves with the requirements for their local jurisdictions and industries to minimize their legal risk.
Here are five key categories of documents
As we start 2023 it is a perfect time for companies to conduct a California employment law practices audit to ensure that policies are compliant, managers are properly trained, and the company is maintaining the required records for the necessary length of time. Here are five topics to review in conducting an audit and a