"That can't be right!" California appellate court rules that piece rate workers are entitled to separate hourly compensation *

USA - March 22 2013
A California Court of Appeal dealt another blow to employers this month when it held automobile mechanics, who earned at least minimum wage for every…

Co-authors: Richard H. Rahm, Michelle B. Heverly.

California appellate court approves employer commission plan with a year-long chargeback period *

USA - July 30 2012
Pursuant to the newly amended California Labor Code section 2751, all California employers who pay employees by commission must have a written contract specifying the terms of the commission compensation at issue by January 1, 2013.

Co-authors: Dawn S. Fonseca.

California Supreme Court clarifies employer meal & rest period duties *

USA - April 12 2012
After three years, the California Supreme Court has finally issued its much-anticipated decision regarding how employers must manage meal periods and rest breaks.

Co-authors: Alison S. Hightower.