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...
by nuddleman | Oct 9, 2025 | Employee Management
Reducing Salaries When Exempt Employees are on FMLA or CFRA Leave Employers often 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 learned...
