Today, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro, holding by a 5-4 vote that service advisors employed by a car dealership are exempt from overtime under the FLSA. The case deals with a specific exemption provision of the FLSA, 29 USC section 213(b)(10)(A),…
Curious what the California Legislature is cooking up for employers in the Golden State this year? I can tell you it isn’t pretty. Here’s a list of notable bills (almost all of which are unfavorable for employers) that have been introduced and are pending: AB 2841 (Paid Sick Leave Expansion):…
California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council (“FEHC”) has proposed new regulations (revised regulations, really) addressing the state’s new ban-the-box and parental leave laws. The regulations are not yet final or in effect, but are being considered by the FEHC and likely will…
On Tuesday, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a six-month pilot program (to be rolled out in the near future) whereby employers can conduct self-audits of their pay practices to determine whether they are violating the FLSA and then report any violations and calculations…
Sometimes I wonder if California lawmakers (the legislature and courts) are trying to encourage employers to flee the state. I had that thought again today while reading the California Supreme Court’s opinion in Alvarado v. Dart Container Corp. This case involves the issue of how to calculate the…
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