Labor Law Corner
How to Allow Employees to Take Vacation Before Accruing the Time
I want my employees to have 10 days of vacation each year, but I don’t want them to have to wait to use it...
State Meal/Rest Break Rules Include Limited, Industry-Specific Exceptions
Are there any exceptions to California’s meal and rest break rules?
As California employers know, employees in California are entitled to a 30-minute off-duty unpaid...
How Layoff Affects Disability Insurance, Paid Family Leave Benefits
I’m closing down a department in my company and laying off all the employees in that department. One of the employees is on pregnancy...
State/Local Laws Restrict Use of Information on Criminal Offenses
An applicant voluntarily disclosed that when he was a minor he had a felony conviction that has since been expunged. Can we refuse to...
Overtime Exemption for Inside Sales Employees Not Like Others
Our exempt inside sales employees make a salary plus commission. Do the salary deduction limitations for exempt employees apply to these employees?
No, the salary...
Options to Consider When Employee Rescinds a Resignation
Our employee gave notice yesterday that he is quitting effective two weeks from now. Today, he indicated he wants to stay after all, but...
Opinions Can Differ on What’s a ‘Reasonable’ Cost for Work Shoes
My company is in the manufacturing industry, and due to the nature of the business, our employees are required to wear safety shoes at...
Surrogate Pregnancy: Same Protections, Leave Rights Generally Apply
One of my employees is a gestational surrogate. What leave laws would apply to her?
A gestational surrogate is someone who carries a pregnancy and...
Answers to Common State Disability Insurance Questions
How long can an employee collect State Disability Insurance (SDI)? Will SDI benefits be reduced if an employee collects sick, vacation or Paid Time...
Options for Paying Outside Salesperson Include Hourly or Salary Basis
I usually see information about paying outside salespeople commission payments. Is it OK to pay a salary and follow the minimum salary rules for...
