Reference checks are a useful way for employers to gather information about applicants that might not be discovered through the application and interview process. However, despite the usefulness of reference checking, many employers are concerned about lawsuits from former employees based on information provided in response to a request for a reference, and liability for […]
Read More Employees Regular Rate of Pay Both California Overtime Law and Federal Overtime Law require that non-exempt employees are paid overtime based on a “regular rate of pay.” This regular rate or pay is not simply the given hourly rate of pay but is a computed rate based on all the compensation that is earned for the week. […]
Read More An employer asks: “Steve gave his two weeks’ notice today, I’m worried he will be disruptive during these 2 weeks and he will contact clients and perhaps take contact information and other company documents. Can we let him go now?”. This is a frequent question from employers and usually our answer is “yes,” but there are a […]
Read More In California, non-compete agreements are illegal and void for employees and independent contractors. The three main types of restrictions are (1) a true noncompete where an employee cannot work for a competitor, (2) a non-solicitation of customers restriction, and (3) and non-solicitation of employee’s restriction. The only exception in California is for the owners of a business, […]
Read More If you are planning on hiring summer interns this year, you should be aware of the issues involved. Employers always ask the question, should I pay my interns? The easiest and safest answer is yes, you should pay your interns at least the minimum wage and thereby avoid any potential claims and issues. However, now that the […]
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