Monthly Archives: August 2024
What are the Sexual Harassment Training Requirements for Employers in California?
California has some of the most comprehensive workplace sexual harassment training requirements in the entire country. Under California law (Government Code section 12950.1), “an employer having five or more employees” is subject to sexual harassment training standards. Within this article, our Riverside County employment lawyer provides a guide to sexual harassment training requirements for… Read More »
Employment Law News: Major Deal Reached to Reform PAGA in California
On June 18, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announced that they had reached a comprehensive deal to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). This reform is, potentially, good news for employers in California—as PAGA liability has increased dramatically in recent years. Here, our California employment lawyer provides an overview of… Read More »
California Court Ruled Stock Options are Not Classified as Wages
In April 2024, the California Court of Appeal, First District issued an instructive decision in the case of Shah v. Skillz Inc. Notably, the appeals court determined that stock options are not classified as wages. This is an important decision as the State of California has some of the most comprehensive, stringent wage and… Read More »
The Top Four Mistakes to Avoid When an Employee Brings a Wage and Hour Complaint
Wage and hour laws—from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to California state regulations—are designed to establish minimum standards for worker pay, including minimum wage, overtime protections, and meal/rest break requirements. As an employer, you have a proactive responsibility to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws. If an… Read More »