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Tips Left for Employees Must Be Paid Out by Next Regular Payday
I own a restaurant and most of the payments for the meals and tips are paid by credit card. To make it easier on...
Construction Industry, Concrete Makers* Subject to New Silica Dust Rules
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) promulgated regulations limiting worker exposure levels to respirable crystalline silica to 50 micrograms per cubic meter...
Only Qualified Representative Can Complete Form I-9 for Remote Hires
My office is located in San Francisco and I am hiring an employee who will work remotely in San Diego. Can I contract with...
How to Calculate Accrued Vacation Due When Employment Ends
I know accrued vacation has to be paid out at termination, but is there a formula to calculate exactly how much is owed?
Vacation...
Second Meal Period in Alternative Schedule Depends on Hours Worked
Our employees elected an alternative workweek schedule of 4/10 hour days. There are two schedules with different beginning and ending times. One group works...
When Can Worker Decline Family Medical Leave? Subject Untested
Our employee went out on workers’ compensation leave this week and will probably be gone a few months. Should we place him on family...
Employing a Minor: Overview of Work Permit, Form I-9 Requirements
What are the work permit and I-9 requirements for employing a minor in California?
California Work Permit
With limited exceptions, a work permit is required in...
Time Off for ‘School Appearance Leave’ Applies to All Employers
My administrative assistant just came to me and said she had to leave for the day because she got a call from her son’s...
California Dramatically Increases Penalties for Violations
I saw that the penalties are increasing for Cal/OSHA violations. Can you clarify what these increases entail?
In a budget trailer bill this year (SB...
Court Says True Rest Break Means Giving Up Control of Employee
Can we require employees to remain on our premises during rest breaks?
The answer to this question was much simpler before the California Supreme Court’s...
