Key Elements of Pay Structure Documentation
In order to prevail in wage/hour lawsuits, says consultant Jonna Contacos-Sawyer, employers must be able to effectively justify their compensation decisions.
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What to Say— FMLA Pattern and Intermittent Absences
By CED Editor Stephen D. Bruce, PHR In yesterday’s Daily, we heard Paul Falcone’s advice on just what to say when employees say “It’s off the record.” Today, it’s what to say for excessive absenteeism and FMLA abuse, plus an introduction to an extraordinary 10-minutes-at-a-time training program.
CA Attorneys Have to Make a Living—Unfortunately, by Suing You
California attorneys have to make a living, says Christopher C. Hoffman, and they’re doing it by suing. They’re getting more creative and more aggressive, even in areas like wage and hour.
The CA Specials: Travel Time, Tools, Uniforms, Stubs
“In the US, nearly 13 lawsuits are filed every minute, and sometimes it seems as if most of them are in California,” says attorney Christopher C. Hoffman. Some special California rules that confuse HR managers are those around travel pay, deductions for tools, required uniforms, and pay stubs.
California —’Perfect Storm’ for Employers Trying to Comply
So-Cal Construction Firms Busted on Labor Violations
In recent sweeps, the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) uncovered wage and hour and other violations at construction firms in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties. The DLSE issued 54 citations totaling more than $279,500 for failure to provide itemized wage statements, obtain a California’s contractor’s license, and provide […]
Children’s Hospital Pays $2.7 Million in Meal Break Settlement
Family Leave: Can Employees Take Intermittent FMLA Leave Just to Visit with Sick Relatives?
Help! Intermittent leave is driving us nuts. We have a number of employees who are taking intermittent leave to “care for” relatives. We have two questions:
Another Computer Employer Sued For Overtime Violation
News Notes: Union Contract’s Arbitration Provision Covers Defamation Claim
Ernie Ruiz, a driver for Sysco Food Services of San Diego, was accused by a co-worker of brandishing a knife in an argument over a jacket. Ruiz was sent home, Sysco employees called police, and the next day, Ruiz—who denied the accusations—was terminated for violent and threatening conduct. He sued for defamation arising out […]