Category: Employment law

By: Leiann Laiks, Esq. Key Insights for Compliance and Fair Compensation As of January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in California stands at $16.00 per hour for all employers. However, certain sectors will see adjustments: Fast Food Restaurant Employers: Effective April 1, 2024, fast...

By: Leiann Laiks, Esq. In California, employers have certain rights when it comes to monitoring workplace communications, including: 1. Workplace Communications: Employers typically have the authority to monitor various forms of workplace communication, such as business phone calls, computer usage, emails, and voicemail messages,...

By: Leiann Laiks, Esq. Expansion of Paid Sick Leave   1. Increased Paid Sick Leave: Effective with the passage of SB 616, paid sick leave entitlement has been extended from 3 days (or 24 hours) to 5 days (or 40 hours) annually. Employers have...

By: Leiann Laiks, Esq. In California, Labor Code 558.1 LC poses a significant consideration for employers, as it holds individuals personally accountable for violations of wage and hour laws. Let’s break down what this means for businesses:   Key Points of Labor Code 558.1...

By: Leiann Laiks, Esq. As of January 1, 2023, California law extends the provision of bereavement leave to private employers with five or more employees, offering up to five days of leave to eligible individuals. Exceptions to Note: Short-Term Employment: Employers are not obligated...

By: Leiann Laiks, Esq. On February 12, 2024, the Ninth Circuit, in the case of Johnson v. Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC, 93 F.4th 459 (9th Cir. 2024), made a significant ruling regarding the handling of nonindividual Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims. The court...