Nov 16, 2021 | Featured, Human Resources
A new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom goes into effect on January 1st, 2022 and raises the stakes for California employers when it comes to wage and hour compliance. AB 1003 classifies the intentional theft of more than $950 in wages/gratuities from a single...
May 14, 2021 | Human Resources
On April 6, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom announced his goal for California to reopen for business. According to the governor, businesses would be able to fully reopen as of June 15, 2021, as long as the state can meet two criteria: (1) vaccine supply is sufficient for...
May 3, 2021 | Human Resources
On April 16, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 93, also known as the “Right to Recall” law. This new law, effective immediately upon signing, mandates certain employers to recall former workers that were laid off for COVID-related reasons when positions...
Apr 9, 2020 | Employee Relations, Human Resources
Jacob Lee* realized he needed to make a drastic change to the way he was classifying and paying his workers. Like many fellow business owners in Los Angeles, Lee comfortably relied on a small army of independent contractors to take care of his clients and get the job...