Labor Law Corner
Employers Should Investigate Hostile Work Environment Claims
My employee came to me complaining of a “hostile work environment,” which appears to be a verbal situation, not one of sexual harassment. Am...
Caution: Cap Rules for Paid Sick Leave, Paid Time Off Differ
We want to implement a combined vacation and sick leave paid time off (PTO) policy to meet the paid sick leave mandate. An employee...
Sick Leave Waiting Periods May Not Be Imposed on Existing Employees
We recently changed a part-time employee to full time. Does she have to work 30 days in this new position before she is entitled...
When Local Minimum Wage Affects Exempt Salary Requirement
Do the locally mandated minimum wage ordinances in cities like Oakland, San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose affect the minimum salary requirements for...
Calculating Sick Leave for Employee with Multiple Rates of Pay
How do I pay for sick leave under California’s new law when an employee has more than one rate of pay? Do I pay...
Factors to Weigh When Employee Out on Disability for Extended Period
We are a small employer (22 employees). Our employee has been on disability for two months. I know we can’t terminate her while she’s...
Biometric Timekeeping: Weigh Benefits Against Privacy Considerations
Are there any California laws or regulations that would prohibit using a biometric timekeeping system that uses a thumb print?
There are definitely issues...
Anti-Discrimination Section in Paid Sick Leave Law Can Affect Policies
My company has had a policy for years that requires employees to work the day before and the day after a holiday in order...
Leave Certifications for Lifetime Condition Differ in Federal, State Law
I have had an employee off work on a federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)/California Family Rights Act (CFRA) leave. Her original certification noted...
Previously Worked Overtime Can’t Be Counted as Makeup Time
Can an employee use makeup time if he or she misses a day of work and submits a written request to use overtime previously...
