Employers in California should periodically review their employee documentation and record retention policies to ensure compliance with state laws. Below are five critical areas to audit as of 2025:
1. Are Employee Time Records Maintained for at Least Four Years?
California law requires employers to track hourly employees’ start and stop times, meal periods, and total
In light of the Trump administration’s heightened focus on immigration enforcement, our law firm has been inundated with inquiries from employers seeking guidance on I-9 compliance. The complexities surrounding employment verification have become a pressing concern for many businesses, prompting us to address these issues head-on. Recently, we hosted two webinars that attracted over 500
California’s fast-food industry is once again at a crossroads. Following the April 1, 2024, minimum wage increase to $20 per hour (as previously covered here), fast-food operators have struggled with higher labor costs, price increases, job losses, and store closures. Now, the Fast Food Council is considering another increase to $20.70 per hour, with
As a business owner in California, you wear many hats—manager, strategist, and sometimes even janitor. But when it comes to managing employees, the Golden State’s complex employment laws can turn what seems like a simple task into a legal minefield. While small businesses often handle human resources tasks in-house, there comes a point when hiring
It is critical for California employers to properly calculate the regular rate of pay for an employee in order to pay the appropriate overtime pay and for premium pay for missed meal and rest breaks. Here are five issues employers must be aware of regarding calculating an employee’s regular rate of pay:
1. Employers must
With immigration enforcement becoming a pressing issue in workplaces across the United States, it is critical for employers to understand their rights and obligations when confronted with an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raid or audit. In recent years, ICE has ramped up its enforcement actions, including unannounced raids and formal I-9 audits, targeting employers
California employers in the hospitality industry must navigate complex tipping laws to ensure compliance and avoid costly mistakes. In this video, I break down five key issues every employer should understand when it comes to tips, including who legally owns a tip, the rules around employer-mandated tip pooling policies, and whether tips impact overtime calculations
California employers often ask what steps they can take to prevent employment litigation. While it’s impossible to completely avoid frivolous lawsuits, employers can focus on what they can control. By regularly reviewing a few key areas, employers can significantly reduce their liability. Here are five steps to get started (hint: the most important step is
The financial strain caused by federal taxes on tips and overtime pay is significant for hardworking Americans. Recognizing the need for change, bipartisan support has emerged to eliminate these taxes, with backing from Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and President Joe Biden. This article explores what the “No Tax on Tips and Overtime” policy could mean
Dear Readers:
Today, I am pausing my usual “Friday’s Five” post to address a pressing issue that has deeply affected our community: the devastating fires in Los Angeles. Over the last couple of days, I could see the flames of the fires looking up towards Pacific Palisades from my office (picture above is from my
