The “Governator” signed SB 929 which, among other things, amends Labor Code Section 515.5, the Computer Software Exemption. The amended statute reduces the hourly rate computer workers must earn in order to be exempt from the overtime regulations of California law. Beginning January 1, 2008, computer workers must receive at least $36.00 per hour and [...]
Archive for October, 2007
Minimum Pay for Computer Worker Exemption is Decreased
Posted in Wage & Hour on October 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
California Employers Must Allow Leave For Spouses of Armed Forces
Posted in New Laws, Policies & Best Practices on October 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
On October 9, 2007, the “Governorator” signed AB 392 (introduced by Ted Lieu, D-Torrance) which requires employers with 25 or more employees to allow spouses of military members 10 days of unpaid leave when the military member is on leave from deployment. AB 392 adds Section 395.10 to the Military and Veterans Code and is [...]
Question re: Alternative Workweeks
Posted in Wage & Hour on October 9, 2007 | 2 Comments »
JD asks: I want to work a flexible workweek where I work 10 hours one day and fewer hours on the other days. My employer insists that I can’t do that without obligating them to pay me overtime. What are my options in this matter? JD’s employer has a couple of options. The employer could [...]
Clarification of “Bona Fide” Sick or Disability Plan
Posted in Wage & Hour on October 5, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I previously wrote about whether employers must pay exempt employees if they are sick (Do I Have To Pay My Exempt Employees If They Are Sick?). The First Appellate District of California issued a decision this week in Sumuel v. Advo, Inc. clarifying what constitutes a “bona fide plan, policy or practice of providing compensation [...]
