It is against federal law for anyone to sexually harass employees. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission explains that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment. Federal courts recognize two different types of...
Month: July 2019
In Rodriguez v. Nike Retail Services, Inc., the Ninth Circuit recognizes California’s strong requirement that all time worked must be compensated
In Rodriguez v. Nike Retail Services, Inc. (June 28, 2019), the Ninth Circuit reviewed a pair of federal trial court decisions that concluded that the time spent going through “bag checks” before leaving the stores, but after clocking out, was de minimis (too small)...
What is the law regarding overtime?
Each state sets its own rules about employment hours and pay. Since things are handled at the state level, it can get confusing if you are not originally from California or if you get incorrect information because you did not know this. California's overtime laws...
How do I know if I am an independent contractor or employee?
It is vital for your employer to properly classify you. If your employer falsely calls you an independent contractor when you actually meet the requirements of an employee, your employer is able to avoid complying with employment laws regarding the minimum wage,...
In Townley v. BJ’s Restaurants, Inc., the Court of Appeal Considers Whether Employer Must Reimburse Cost of Slip-Resistant Shoes
In Townley v. BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (pub. ord. July 8, 2019), the Court of Appeal considered whether summary judgment was properly entered for the employer in a lawsuit alleging violation of Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (Lab. Code, § 2698 et seq.; “PAGA”) for failure to reimburse employees for the cost of purchasing slip-resistant shoes.