Labor Law Corner
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...
Caring for Adult Child with Drug Addiction May Qualify for FMLA
My employee asked to take time off under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to care for her drug addicted son, who is well...
Factors to Consider When Calculating ‘Regular Rate’ of Pay
How does the regular rate work? Once I calculate the regular rate, does it change the employee’s hourly rate? Do I have to calculate...
Leave of Absence Options Available for New Dad in California
Our employee’s wife just had a baby and he is asking us if he can take time off work and how much he will...
Advance Scheduling, Meeting Duration Affect Reporting Time Pay
The employees of my store regularly work Monday through Friday. Every third Saturday of the month, I hold a staff meeting for all of...
Requests for Personnel Files, Payroll Records—Required Timing Differs
A former employee has asked for a copy of her personnel file and payroll records. Do I have to provide these to her? And...
Get Permission in Writing Before Posting Employee’s Photo Online
Can I choose to post photos of my employees on my company’s website and social media page? Do I need each employee’s consent first?...
Warnings to Employee with Bad Attitude Should Focus on Specifics
We would like to terminate an employee who has a bad attitude that rubs off on other employees. However, we haven’t given him any...
In California, All Time Worked Must Be Paid, Even If It’s Only Minutes
Our nonexempt employees answer texts and calls after-hours. Is this work time and how much time would we pay for a 5-minute call, for...
Potential Family Leave Act Factors in Time Off for Grandchild’s Birth
My employee wants to take federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave when her daughter has a baby. Can I deny her request?
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