by nuddleman | Jan 16, 2026 | Employee Management
Charitable Organizations and Nonprofits depend on volunteers. In California, the line between a “volunteer” and an “employee” can get blurred. Spilman v. The Salvation Army provides detailed guidance on when a nonprofit’s volunteers will be treated as employees under...
by nuddleman | Jan 8, 2026 | Employee Management
Welcome to 2026! Each year the California legislature enacts new laws that impact California workplaces. Below is a quick summary of new laws and updates for 2026 that every employer should know. AB 406 Employees can take crime victim’s leave for judicial proceedings....
by nuddleman | Nov 13, 2025 | Employee Management
What Are the Chances of A Jury Awarding Punitive Damages in Employment Law Cases? The number of employment law cases filed in California courts each year is substantial, but only a small fraction go on to jury trial, and fewer still result in large punitive damages...
by nuddleman | Nov 6, 2025 | Employee Management
Is Paid Sick Leave Limited to the Days and Hours an Employee is Regularly Scheduled to Work? California’s paid sick leave law addresses accrual rates for both full-time and part-time employees, but there is no definitive statutory or case law answer to the specific...
by nuddleman | Oct 30, 2025 | Employee Management
What Should Employers Do When Payday Falls on a Weekend or a Holiday? Navigating wage payment timing in California can be tricky—especially when a scheduled payday falls on a weekend or a holiday. For years, employers and employees have looked to the Division of Labor...
