Dynamex and the Independent Contractor Landscape

Dynamex and the Independent Contractor Landscape

A friend and colleague, Alan Foster, asked me to write an article for his newsletter regarding independent contractors under Dynamex. I’ve seen articles, presentations and blog posts about the dramatic shift in the law regarding independent contractor versus employee...
Labor Commissioner Audits Can Be Expensive

Labor Commissioner Audits Can Be Expensive

Labor Commissioner audits can be time consuming and expensive. Just ask Kome Japanese Seafood & Buffet, Burma Ruby Burmese Cuisine, and Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine. The restaurants and their owners are facing a hefty bill after their audits. Expensive Labor...
Rare Pay Stub Victory for Employers

Rare Pay Stub Victory for Employers

Employers in California know payroll can be particularly troublesome. Attorneys representing employees routinely file lawsuits and PAGA actions based on inaccurate or incomplete pay stubs. I previously discussed the ease with which employees can bring PAGA actions for...