California’s Labor and Employment committee passed SB1121 in a 4 to 1 vote yesterday. This bill, introduced by Senator Dean Florez, would amend Labor Code Section 554 relating to overtime payments as it applies to farmworkers
Archive for June, 2010
More Overtime Pay and Breaks for Farmworkers
Posted in Hiring, Litigation, New Laws, Wage & Hour, tagged comp time, Employment Law, Employment Lawyer, independent contractor, labor code, meal break, overtime, wage and hour on June 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
New and Expanded 1099 Filing Requirement
Posted in Independent Contractors, New Laws, tagged 1099, health care, independent contractor, obamacare, tax exempt, tax forms on June 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Two key changes to how 1099s are used. First, it expands their scope by using them to track payments not only for services but also for tangible goods. Plus, it requires that 1099s be issued not just to individuals, but also to corporations.
Sexual Harassment and Discrimination – It’s Not Just a California Thing
Posted in Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation, Litigation, Policies & Best Practices on June 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
If you do business in California, are employed in California, or just listen to the news then you are undoubtedly aware that sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuits are prevalent. Regardless of the industry or the size of the employer, companies are required to ensure the workplace is free from sexual harassment. After reviewing a recent [...]
