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California Employers Must Pay ‘Regular Rate’ for Missed Break Premiums

Businesses in California must provide employees with meal and rest breaks or pay workers a premium equal to an hour of pay. The California Supreme Court recently ruled that the extra pay must be calculated at the employee’s “regular rate of pay,” which is the formula used to determine overtime premiums under the state labor code.
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4 Tips for California Employers on Piece-Rate Pay

Employers in the Golden State should know how piece-rate pay rules under the California Labor Code differ from federal law.
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Los Angeles Requires Vaccine Leave for Employees Working in the City

Mayor Eric Garcetti issued a public order expanding vaccination-related paid leave for workers in the city of Los Angeles. The leave mandate went into effect immediately…
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Nonmanagerial Company Owner Wasn’t Liable for Wage Violations

A company owner who was not involved in managerial decisions could not be held personally liable for alleged violations of California’s wage and hour laws, a California appeals court ruled.
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Employer Failed to Show Worker Electronically Signed Arbitration Agreement

An employer failed to prove that an employee electronically signed an arbitration agreement, so the worker could not be forced to arbitrate her workplace claims, a California appeals court ruled.
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Appeals Court Revives Challenge to California Board Diversity Law

Plaintiffs challenging California’s efforts to require more diverse boards for companies based in the state may have received a boost recently from the 9th U.S. Circuit…
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Santa Clara County Phases Out Vaccination Tracking Order

Santa Clara County, Calif., issued a new order phasing out the vaccine-tracking mandate for employers, relieving employers of the administrative burden imposed by the…
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High Court Rules Against California Law Giving Unions Access to Farms

A California regulation that grants union organizers access to agricultural employers’ property to speak with workers about the benefits of collective bargaining is…
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$102 Million Wage and Hour Judgment Against Walmart Reversed

In a significant victory for California employers, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a $102 million award against Walmart in a suit alleging that the…
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California Reopening Prompts Changes to Workplace Safety Policies

When the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic in March 2020, businesses scrambled to adapt as much of the country began to shut down. Workplace procedures were…
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