2024):This bill amends the FEHA by adding a provision explicitly protecting a person's off-site, off-duty marijuana use. The bill prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants or employees because they have 1) used cannabis off the job and away from the workplace; or 2) were f...
In California, “exempt employees” are employees who are exempt from the state’s wage and hour laws, such as independent contractors, white-collar workers (i.e., workers employed in administrative, managerial, executive or professional capacities), and unionized employees in specific industries. T...
Laws Impact California EmployersExamines the impact of labor laws on employers in California. Salary of exempt employees; Family temporary disability insurance; Employee leaves of absence.Heredia, Maria CristinaCramp, Edward MPenner,...
West Hollywood (50 or more employees): $17.50 What you should do Audit your current hourly and salary employees to ensure they meet or exceed the minimum wage requirements. Complete a Personnel Action Notice (PAN) form for any employees who receive a change in pay rate due to the California...
Actually, the reason things can’t get done in a “reasonable way” is in large part because there is “an army of more than 30,000 city employees.” Those bureaucrats are part of various commissions and panels that get to review and micromanage projects. Which means they make things take...
Many California cities have their own minimum wages that employers must pay nonexempt employees for work within city limits. This does not alter the minimum annual salary of $64,480. Some Northern California cities with higher rates include: Belmont ($16.75); Burlingame ($16.47); Cupertino ($...
In addition to the main exemptions explained above, a handful of other occupations are exempt from some or all of California’s labor laws. The more common exemptions are discussed below. 6.1. Commissioned Employees Employees who are paid on a commission basis are sometimes exempt from California...
The exemptions from California’s “ABC” test for classifying workers as employees under AB 5 will expire for workers in licensed manicurist roles and certain subcontractors providing construction trucking services. Employers should evaluate worker classifications to comply with California labor...
Navigating the relationship between employers and employees can be complex, and this is why the former should know their rights. The workers deserve an office or a working area that’s safe and free from any discriminatory remarks, and fortunately, laws
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