A recent California labor law decision confirms that even commissioned employees must be paid specifically for rest breaks. In Vaquero v. Stoneledge Furniture, the California Court of Appeal held that employers must separately compensate … [Read more...]
New California law will close huge employee protection loophole, bring corporations to heel
California has famously strong worker protection laws. But every day, big companies regularly sidestep those laws with impunity by forcing employees to sign away the right to sue the employer in California or under California law. Now, with the … [Read more...]
New California laws target racial pay gap, historical wage discrimination
One year ago, California made groundbreaking amendments to its Fair Pay Act as issues of pay equity and the gender pay gap rose to national prominence. Now, two new amendments to the Fair Pay Act will extend the law’s coverage to address race- and … [Read more...]
Working for Free: Tide Slowly Turning for Long-Exploited Interns and Trainees
Getting a foothold in a new career takes dedication and sacrifice. In many fields it’s expected that new entrants will pay their dues—often, ironically enough, by working for free. While unpaid interns and trainees often do get valuable experience … [Read more...]
In Major Employee Victory, 9th Circuit Invalidates Mandatory Concerted Action Waivers
Employees cannot be forced to waive their right to pursue collective legal action as a condition of employment, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held last week. In Morris v. Ernst & Young, the Ninth Circuit declared that engaging in … [Read more...]
Ninth Circuit: Company That Lost Key Legal Argument Can’t Use Arbitration Agreement to Get a Do-Over
Broad arbitration agreements unfairly rob employees and consumers of their day in court against corporations that have wronged them. By invoking an arbitration agreement early in litigation—often before a plaintiff can obtain critical incriminating … [Read more...]
Will you be entitled to Overtime?
If you’re a salaried store manager, administrative assistant, or other “white collar” employee, chances are your employer doesn’t pay you overtime—no matter how many hours you work in a given week. But new federal rules that take effect this December … [Read more...]
California Cities Boost Minimum Wage For Hourly Workers
More than 77 million workers in the United States aged 16 or older were paid hourly wages in 2014, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Those 77 million-plus workers make up more than 58 percent of the American work force. In California, … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Approves of Statistical Sampling To Prove Class Action Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in late March that plaintiffs may use statistical estimates to establish the commonality of their injury, a prerequisite to a court granting the plaintiffs the right to proceed as a class action. The 6-2 ruling is an … [Read more...]
San Francisco Leads Way With Paid Parental Leave
Many San Francisco workers will receive their full salary for six weeks after the birth or adoption of a child, thanks to a new law passed by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. San Francisco is the first city in the nation to mandate fully-paid … [Read more...]
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