There are many steps business owners should take to protect their companies (and themselves personally) from employment law wage claims. In my book, the number one way to do so is to ensure that the company's timekeeping practices comply with the law. The State of...
Wage Claims
Wage Claims: Protecting Against Claims of Off-the-Clock Telework
The temptation of off-the-clock telework is as close as your employee's purse, pocket, or the laptop on the living room couch, and may lead to Wage Claims for unpaid regular and overtime hours. More than ever, the propensity of (or requirement for in some cases) many...
Vacation Pay Wage Claims
As we officially kick off the summer season today, many of us begin to think about taking some vacation time for relaxation and travel. The state of California has some very specific rules to be followed regarding the handling of employees' paid vacation time to...
Wage Claims Issues: Documentation
Wage Claims lawsuits are more prevalent now than at any other time in American history. This continuing series aims to inform the public about wage issues and how to address them. DOCUMENTATION Employers who carefully record their employee's hours worked do not simply...
Wage Claims Issues: Common Payment Errors
Wage Claims lawsuits are more prevalent now than at any other time in American history. This continuing series aims to inform the public about wage issues and how to address them. COMMON PAYMENT ERRORS Proper payment of wages is more complex than simply...
Wage Claims Issues: Classification
Wage Claims lawsuits are more prevalent now than at any other time in American history. This continuing series aims to inform the public about wage issues and how to address them. CLASSIFICATION Errors in employee...