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Educates attorneys and HR Professionals regarding California employment laws.
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Caregivers, Companions
and other Household Workers
Special employment laws apply to caregivers and other employees working in or about the home. The normal overtime exemptions and rules different depending on the type of work performed and where the work is performed. Failure to pay caregivers, companions and other household workers correctly can result in significant liability.
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Reducing Salaries under CFRA and FMLA
Reducing Salaries When Exempt Employees are on FMLA or CFRA Leave Employers frequently ask whether they may reduce the salary of an exempt employee who takes time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). As we’ve...
Deductions From Salaries
Do I Have To Pay Exempt Employee Their Full Salaries If They Are Sick? Almost two decades ago I wrote an article about proper and improper deductions from salaries of exempt employees. Although time has passed, I still get the same question: “When can I deduct money...
Essential Elements for an Employer’s Bonus Plan
Ten Essential Elements for an Employer’s Bonus Plan Bonus plans can be a great way to incentivize employee work performance. They can also create problems if not set up correctly. When structuring an employer’s bonus plan it is critical to ensure the plan is clear,...
Who Bears the Risk of Settlement Fraud?
Written by Daniel Booth - Edited by Robert Nuddleman Brian Thomas v. Corbyn Restaurant Development Corp. offers a warning about the growing risk of wire fraud in legal settlements. Thomas sued Corbyn for injuries sustained in a workplace altercation. The parties...