Labor Law Corner
Driver License with Limiting Note OK to Establish Identity
A new employee gave me a current California driver license. On the front of the license there is a notation “FEDERAL LIMITS APPLY.” Can...
Request for Employment Records: Steps to Consider Before Responding
I received a document in the mail the other day from a law firm requesting a wide variety of employment records related to one...
July 1 Local Minimum Wage Hikes Don’t Change Exempt Salary Test
A local minimum wage applies to our nonexempt employees. When the minimum wage increases on July 1, does that mean the salary test for...
Part-Time Employees May Qualify as Exempt; 2-Part Test to Decide
Can I classify an employee who works only part-time as exempt?
An employee’s exempt classification must be evaluated by the employee’s rate of pay and...
Laws Bar Employers from Denying Lactation Accommodation Requests
My employee is returning from pregnancy leave and has asked to have time off and a suitable place to express milk at work. We...
Retiree Who Returns for Specific Projects: Independent Contractor or Not?
One of my long-term employees recently retired, and would like to do some occasional work for us in her spare time. Can we hire...
When Dealing with Older Worker, Focus on Job Performance Concerns
Our employee is over 65 years old and he seems shaky physically; it is taking him longer and longer to get his job duties...
Let Workers’ Compensation Insurer Check on Claim Validity
One of my employees came to me today and said his back was sore and that he hurt it while moving some equipment, so...
California Law Prohibits Questions About Gender on Job Applications
Our job application asks applicants to state their gender. Is that allowed under California law?
California law prohibits employers from asking, either directly or indirectly,...
Leave, Benefits May Be Available for Employees in Addiction Recovery
Do we need to give an employee protected time off to enter a residential facility for substance abuse recovery? Will she be eligible for...
