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Fictitious Business Names on Wage Statements: An Invitation for Penalties in California Posted on: June 30, 2020 In: Labor & Employment
Complying with California law on wage statements can be tricky for employers. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 226(a)(8), wage statements must identify the employer’s legal name. An employer can comply with this requirement by listing either the legal entity name or a registered fictitious business name (dba) on the wage statement. Failing to do so can expose employers to extensive liability on a class-wide basis through a class action or Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) representative action.
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california, fictitious business name, paga, payroll, wages
Work-From-Home: Five Tips to Avoid Overtime Liability Posted on: May 11, 2020 In: Labor & Employment
By now, the coronavirus pandemic has caused considerable disruption to most employers. In light of various restrictions imposed under various stay-at-home orders, many employers have been forced to adopt Work-From-Home (WFH) policies on the fly, without the benefit of preparation or advice from legal counsel regarding potential liabilities that these policies can involve.
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work-from-home, overtime, payroll, covid-19, coronavirus
5 Tips to Avoid Wage & Hour Liability in California Posted on: June 26, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Wage and hour litigation is an area of law that is incredibly nuanced, but incredibly important. Every California employer is faced with the daunting task of avoiding liability for wage and hour law violations. Fortunately, employers can greatly reduce the risk of exposure by following these five simple tips.
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california, payroll, wages, compliance, overtime
A Guide To The Revised New Jersey Minimum Wage Law Posted on: March 26, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
New Jersey recently passed legislation to gradually increase its current minimum wage of $8.85 per hour to $15.00 per hour by 2024. Initially, the minimum wage will increase to $10.00 per hour on July 1, 2019. However, as with most laws, there are exceptions to the minimum wage increase schedule.
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new jersey, minimum wage, payroll, tipped employees, seasonal workers, small employers
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
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