September 2016
California Department of Industrial Relations and Labor Commissioner Create Complaint Hotline
Employees who think their employer is not paying wages or following other California labor laws can now lodge complaints with the Department of Industrial Relations, which includes the state Labor Commissioner’s office. See the press release here. This new system allows workers to fill out an online form (here) to report violations. The report does not constitute a claim for
Berkeley Enacts California’s Newest Local Paid Sick Leave Law
On August 31, 2016, the City of Berkeley, California joined the long list of local jurisdictions to create a local sick leave law when it enacted the “Paid Sick Leave Ordinance.” Berkeley also amended its minimum wage law1 and codified a new law concerning hospitality service charges. The Ordinance appears to be an effort by the Berkeley City Council to
10 Things You Need To Know About EEOC’s New Retaliation Guidance
On August 29, 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation and Related Issues. The document is a helpful tool for employers when navigating the often-treacherous retaliation road, and will be used by agency investigators, plaintiffs’ attorneys, and courts as a guidepost when examining employer actions. Here are 10 things you need to know about