Collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) can, in certain cases, override strict state laws on overtime, ruled a California court of appeals.
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If drivers of commercial motor vehicles unexpectedly have to drive further or work longer than the short-haul exception allows, they won’t get in trouble for failing to take a 30-minute rest break on time as long as they take certain steps, said the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in regulatory guidance.
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The obligation to “provide” meal and rest periods may require an affirmative policy authorizing and explaining how to take those breaks, according to a recent decision from a California court of appeals.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled yesterday that an employer and union may agree that workers aren’t entitled to be paid for their time donning and doffing most protective safety gear at the beginning or end of the workday.
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Q: Are we required to pay employees for study time, if they’re required to pass a certification test as part of their job?
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Governor Brown recently signed several California bills into law, several of which will impact employers and employment law. Below is a summary of more California legislation which will take effect on January 1, 2014:
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The minimum wage in Washington will rise from $9.19 to $9.32 per hour, effective January 1, 2014.
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Q: Our company has a very strict written policy in our employee handbook which requires employees to accurately report all regular and overtime hours worked. Employees must verify their hours by signing their time report each pay period. Can we deflect any “off-the-clock” claims by simply relying on the written policy?
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Governor Brown has recently signed a flurry of California bills into law.
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Speaking up about concerns in the workplace, and being fired as a result, resulted in a huge jury verdict against a California employer.
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