Regular Rate of Pay Applies When Calculating Meal and Rest Period Penalties

By Rabbie Mojaddidi | Published July 27, 2021 | Posted in Employee Rights, Employment Law | Tagged Tags: California Supreme Court, Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel LLC, overtime pay, regular rate of pay | Comments Off on Regular Rate of Pay Applies When Calculating Meal and Rest Period Penalties

Regular Rate of Pay Applies When Calculating Meal and Rest Period Penalties The California Supreme Court recently decided that calculation of the required one hour premium payment for missed, late or short meal and rest breaks must take into account all nondiscretionary payments, such as certain types of bonuses and shift premiums. Below we outline Read More

Why Should I Care About The Dynamex Decision?

By Melinda Garcia | Published September 13, 2018 | Posted in Employee Rights | Tagged Tags: business law, California Supreme Court, Dynamex, employment law | Comments Off on Why Should I Care About The Dynamex Decision?

Many California business owners have used independent contractors in an effort to grow their businesses and keep cost down. Many businesses have used independent contractor arrangements in an effort to “retire” an employee such that the former employee will provide consulting agreements. On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court issued its decision in Dynamex Operations Read More

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