by MediaBeast | May 18, 2016 | Business Law, Employment Law
FINAL RULE Released: Fair Labor Standards Act Overtime Regulations Impact on California Employment and Labor Law | In November 2015, the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed amendments to the federal exempt versus non-exempt employee classification. On May 17, 2016 the...
by MediaBeast | May 4, 2016 | Business Law, Employment Law
California employers must brace themselves for significant changes in light of proposed amendments to the federal exempt versus non-exempt employee classification. As it pertains to employment law, when there is a conflict between federal and state law, the law most...
by MediaBeast | Apr 13, 2016 | Business Law, Employment Law
In part one of this series on employee classification, the definitions of employee and independent contractor according to the Fair Labor and Standards Act were outlined along with a multi-factor ‘Economic Realities’ developed by the Supreme Court and...
by MediaBeast | Apr 11, 2016 | Business Law, Employment Law
Independent Contractor vs. Employee │ In an attempt to reduce employee misclassification, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) has provided guidance on how to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor. Unfortunately for employers, in the process...
by MediaBeast | Jan 27, 2016 | Business Law, Employment Law
Confidentiality Agreements | Employment and Labor Law Employment and Labor Law | Why are confidentiality agreements important? Business owners and managers who want to keep sensitive information about the company contained should understand the role that...
by MediaBeast | Jan 15, 2016 | Business Law, Employment Law
Employment Law | The beginning of a new year is an important time for business owners and employers. With each new year comes new laws and changes to existing employment-related requirements that can affect whether or not your business is in compliance with California...
