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The Road Ahead for California Transportation Industry Employers
by Sue M. Bendavid & Hannah Sweiss The 9th Circuit Rules FAA Authorization Act Does Not Preempt State Meal and Rest Break Laws On July 9, 2014, in Dilts v. Penske Logistics, Inc. the Ninth Circuit
Employers: Don’t Forget to Designate Employees’ Time Off
Employee Leave of Absence Claim Defense No Harm No “Fowl” in FMLA Case – 9th Circuit by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 Score one for the employers in this case, but do so with caution: Foster
Employer Compliance – New California Employment Laws for 2014
Employer Defense Attorney by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 Most employers already heard: California’s hourly minimum wage will increase in July, from $8.00 to $9.00 per hour for most cities in the state. What employers may
Holiday Parties | Top 10 Dos & Don’ts for Employers
Employer Defense Attorney by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 You’ve heard the saying: The road to hell is paved with good intentions. You want to celebrate a year of company achievements. You want to reward your
What the Minimum Wage Hike Means for Employers
by Sue M. Bendavid & Nicole Kamm Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Assembly Bill 10 on Wednesday, increasing California’s hourly minimum wage from $8.00 per hour to $9 per hour as of July 1,
Employers: Affordable Care Act Deadline Approaching
Employee Leave of Absence Claim Defense by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 NOTE: Per the Department of Labor as of September 13, employers must still comply with the mandates to provide notices as outlined below, but
Wage and Hour Trends – The Rise of the Intern
Employer Defense Lawyer Los Angeles by Sue M. Bendavid March 22, 2013 Interns. Remember the good old days when as an employer, you could expect them to arrive punctually, help out in the day-to-day operations
Employers: Use Updated I-9 for New Hires
by Sue M. Bendavid & Nicole KammMarch 14, 2013 Editor’s Note: A new I-9 manual has been released, which provides information for employers regarding the more obscure procedures involved in completing the updated Employment Eligibility
California Wage & Hour Violations – Residential Care Facilities Investigated
by Sue M. Bendavid February 19, 2013 Three California district offices of the United States Department of Labor are investigating employers of residential care facilities. Initial results from the investigations indicate approximately 200 employees may
Employers: Methods for Computing Commissions Must be Put in Writing
Employment Defense Attorney Los Angeles by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 Beginning January 1st, all companies employing commissioned workers in California must provide written agreements describing the method by which commissions are computed and paid, per