California is the first state to propose restrictions on an employer’s ability to communicate with employees after work hours. AB 2751, currently making its way through the California legislature, would give employees the “right to disconnect.” While this right has been adopted in other countries, such as France, Spain, and Mexico, no state in
Makeup time is one of the rare occurrences under California law that employees have flexibility to adjust their work schedule to accommodate for important life events that come up from time to time. Makeup time allows employees to take time off and then make it up later in the same workweek, without triggering the obligation
This Friday’s Five comes on Cinco de Mayo – how appropriate. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Working Family Flexibility Act, now it is being considered
by the Senate. President Trump has indicated that he would sign the bill if it makes it to his desk. Five issues California employers need to understand
The World Cup is upon us. I have to admit I had yesterday’s opening game between Brazil and Croatia on in the background while I was working. Given that this year’s World Cup is being held in Brazil, there is not much of a difference in time zones for those of us on the west
As difficult as it is to comply with California’s daily overtime rules, it is easy to forget the one form of flexibility provided to employers — makeup time. This provision allows employers to avoid paying overtime when employees want to take off an equivalent amount of time during the same work week. There are, however