Inevitably, in every Employee Handbook that we review from clients, they include a section for an “introductory period” or “probationary period.” Typically, these periods are for the first 90 days’ post hire and are intended to give both the employer and employee an opportunity to evaluate the new working relationship and determine whether the new […]
Read More Deducting from an Exempt Employee’s Pay – When Can You Do it? Most of us know that an exempt employee is someone who is paid on a salary basis, makes at least twice the minimum wage in California (currently $43,680 in California, going up federally to $47,476 on December 1) and performs exempt job duties […]
Read More Demystifying Equal Pay Equal pay has been in the news often in recent months. Everyone from presidential candidates to Pope Francis and Jennifer Lawrence have been calling for pay equality. But what does it mean? And what does it mean for you, an employer? The US Equal Pay Actwas passed in 1963, but wage growth […]
Read More Can You Navigate the complex interactions between the FMLA and CFRA? When navigating the complex interactions between the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), it is critical for California employers to be aware of the key differences between the laws.Many employers wrongly assume that because the basic principles […]
Read More California’s New Pregnancy Disability Leave Notice If you have at least 5 employees, be aware that amendments to California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations have been approved and took effect on April 1, 2016. Employers will be required to post a new Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) notice. The amendments to regulations include changes […]
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