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FLSA Double Time Posted on: March 12, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Last week, the Wage and Hour Division of the US Department Of Labor issued a 219-page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and accompanying FAQs regarding the regulations defining who is a “white collar” overtime exempt employee.
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flsa, overtime, white collar, exemptions
Settling Sexual Harassment Cases Post-‘Me Too’: Three New California Laws You Need to Know Posted on: March 11, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
The “Time’s Up” and “Me Too” movements have sparked societal change in many ways, including in our legal system. In response, the California Legislature quickly enacted several new laws aiming to deter the quieting of sexual harassment claims. Here are the three news laws employers should consider when resolving sexual harassment claims.
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me too, california, sexual harassment, settlement
Collect Call-in? Posted on: March 07, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Many employers ask that their employees be “on-call.” This usually means the employee is required to make a quick call to check-in to see if they have to come in to work. Most employers assume they don’t have to pay wages for that call, but in California, that widely held belief may be changing.
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payroll, on-call, california, reporting-time, scheduling
Writ-sy Business: The First Steps to Take Before Challenging a Trial Court Order & Filing That Writ Posted on: March 05, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
You’ve obtained an unfavorable trial court order, but you have no right to appeal. If you are in California, you are likely not without some relief. While each jurisdiction has its own unique process and law, in California, you can use a procedural device called a writ.In this post, we address a few key considerations in pursuing a writ, with a focus on the usual process for writs in the Appellate Division of the California Superior Court.
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writ, california, appellate, petition
4 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Payroll Company Posted on: February 28, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Payroll companies are often an invaluable resource in operating your business, but they can also be a source of frustration or, in the worst case scenario, potential legal exposure. Having worked with clients to help resolve payroll issues or defend litigation relating to payroll processing, we have a few helpful tips to ensure that your business is getting the most out of your payroll company and securing compliance with applicable employment laws.
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payroll, wages, regulations, minimum wage, employment
Non-Competition Agreements 101 Posted on: February 25, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Whether you’re a company leader worried about a valued employee resigning to join a competing business, or an employee concerned about your ability to continue working in your field of choice for several years, non-competition agreements affect your choices, career decisions, and long-term plans. Both employers and employees should be mindful about any agreements they enter into that may affect post-employment rights.
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non-competition, employers, business, agreements
Protecting Your “Secret Sauce” Posted on: February 25, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
You’ve got certain stuff in your business that sets you apart from your competitors. When I speak with clients and friends about my area of legal practice, I usually refer to this stuff as a company’s “secret sauce.”
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trade secrets, confidentiality, agreements, secret sauce
Welcome to The Grindstone, Lewis Brisbois’ Labor & Employment Blog Posted on: February 25, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
In this day and age, we demand information at our fingertips, and expect answers that will guide our decisions within seconds. When running a business, this desire is even more pronounced, as one is often faced with situations that require quick, but well-informed, decisions. And with literally millions of sources that purport to provide you with accurate information, how are you to know what information you can trust?
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labor and employment, non-competition, trade secrets, business

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