California minimum wage increases recently took effect in local cities and counties throughout the state. While employers should have been well prepared to comply, it’s in employees’ best interest to educate themselves on the distinctions of pay rate changes in their jurisdictions to ensure they are fairly compensated. The pay rate increases vary by city and county – and in many locations also vary by the type of employee and size of business. For example, hotel workers in certain locations are … [Read more...]
Government Imposter Scams Topped FTC Fraud Reports in 2018
Various types of fraud cost U.S. consumers nearly $1.48 billion last year, up 38 percent from 2017, based on complaints to the federal government.The information comes from the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network, which is where the FTC stores reports from consumers about problems they experience in the marketplace. Law enforcement officials use the secure online database to identify trends, questionable business practices, and targets.Last year, the database (known as … [Read more...]
Non-Solicitation Agreements in California: Courts Signal Support for Employee Mobility
California companies’ authority to prevent employees from being recruited away by means of non-solicitation agreements appears to be crumbling. While we await the California Supreme Court to weigh in with an explicit ruling, several recent cases — particularly a decision in April — signal a shift in favor of employees. If you’re grappling with a former employer, we can help you understand your legal options as the law evolves.Non-solicitation provisions, which are fairly common in … [Read more...]
The California Consumer Privacy Act Is Coming: Who Qualifies, and What It Means for You
The California Consumer Privacy Act, the nation’s toughest privacy law, takes effect on Jan. 1, offering residents the most comprehensive protection for their personal information.The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 gives consumers the right to know what data a business is tracking, why, and how that data is used. It also requires businesses to comply with deletion requests and to treat the same as any other consumers those who opt out of having their information shared (i.e. no … [Read more...]
GPS Tracking Employees: Laws and the Legal Potholes Employers Must Navigate
While the convenience of GPS-enabled devices is undeniable, there’s a flip side: they give employers a tool that can be used to track workers in real time. And at some point, that tracking crosses a line, which is why the laws on GPS tracking employees matter.Smart phones, watches, vehicles and other GPS-enabled devices have become ubiquitous, inside and outside the workplace. Surveys found more than a quarter of U.S. companies provide employees with mobile phones; more than half use … [Read more...]
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