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Good Faith Defense Upheld for Wage Statement Penalties

HRWatchdog

The case sought meal break premium pay as well as penalties for failure to pay final wages at separation and failure to report premium pay on wage statements. The case was then remanded for consideration of waiting time and wage statement penalties.

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Unforgettable Lessons Learned from Wage and Hour Lawsuits Part II

FingerCheck

In today’s business climate, risk management is more important than ever, as litigation experts forecast that employers will continue to face stark wage and hour compliance risks. The FLSA clearly states that nonexempt employees are to be paid time-and-a-half wages for all hours worked over 40 in a week.

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Understanding and preventing wage theft in your organization

Business Management Daily

When employees put in a hard day’s work for their employer, they expect fair compensation for every hour they spend on the clock. There are countless cases of employers altering employee paychecks, failing to pay back wages, and withholding final wages — which are all forms of wage theft. What is wage theft?

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Oh Joy! Guest Worker Case Answers Tricky Wage and Hour Questions

HR Daily Advisor

A recent decision from a California Court of Appeal addressed the issue of whether a worker without a work permit was entitled to minimum wage and overtime protections under federal and state law. ” The agreement further stated, “If you stay in the office beyond 20 hours a week, it will be your personal choice.”

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Employment and Labor Law in Australia

Global People Strategist

The country has strict employment and labor laws that are also controversial in how strictly their deportation rules are enforced for undocumented migrant workers. Employment and Labor Laws in Australia. Fair Work Act 2009. Australia is the world’s 6th largest country in land size. Partnerships.

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CalChamber to Host HR Boot Camps

HRWatchdog

Space is filling up fast for the one-day, topic-packed seminars focused on the employment life cycle, from hiring through termination, presented by the California Chamber of Commerce. CalChamber’s employment law experts (your personal HR trainers) explain and provide compliance information for these core fundamentals: Register Now!

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CalChamber to Host Seminar on Leaves of Absence

HRWatchdog

California employers will find clarity and guidance about the state’s complex leaves of absence policies at the August 18 seminar hosted by the California Chamber of Commerce. Then California has unique and rather complicated leave laws, such as paid sick leave. McGeorge School of Law. McGeorge School of Law.