Posts by Dennis Backer

New Rules for Missed Breaks in CA, July 1st Minimum Wage Increases and June 30 CalSavers Deadline

It seems the only constant in California is change. Because our employment landscape continues to unfold, if you are flummoxed by the constant changes, just reach out to our team to help your business navigate the path forward. What California Employers Need to Know: Premiums for missed Meal/Rest breaks are ‘Wages’ California reaffirms its reputation as the most employee-friendly state and raises potential liability for employers. On May 23, 2022, the California Supreme Court issued the long-awaited decision in Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc., finding that meal and rest period premiums are “wages” under California law and thus employers could be
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Amended ETS from Cal/OSHA and June Deadline for CalSavers

It seems the only constant in California is change. Because our employment landscape continues to unfold, if you are flummoxed by the constant changes, just reach out to our team to help your business navigate the path forward. Cal/OSHA amended ETS: Key Changes Cal/OSHA’s Standards Board adopted another amended Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) at its late April meeting. These changes go into effect starting May 6, 2022. Key changes are summarized below.  For more information, check out this premier employment law firm alert at: AALRR Alert Cal/OSHA ETS. Under the amended ETS, a COVID-19 test taken for return-to-work purposes may
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