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- BusyBusy
- September 29, 2025
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California is home to some of the most complex labor laws in the country—and some of the harshest penalties for violations. For construction and field service companies, where crews are constantly on the move and schedules are unpredictable, keeping up with compliance can feel overwhelming. Today, roughly 25 new wage and hour lawsuits are filed… Continue reading The Compliance Shortcut: Using Time Tracking to Avoid Costly California Penalties
- Jeff Russell
- July 17, 2025
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Remote work has gone from a pandemic stopgap to a permanent feature of California’s workforce. For employers, this shift has created flexibility and expanded access to talent — but it has also introduced a web of compliance challenges. Under California law, remote employees are entitled to the same wage and hour protections as on-site staff,… Continue reading Remote Work Compliance in California: Expense Reimbursement and Timekeeping
- Jeff Russell
- June 19, 2025
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For nearly two decades, California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has been one of the most feared laws among employers. Even minor technical violations — a missing date on a pay stub, a late meal break, an overtime miscalculation — could turn into six- or seven-figure lawsuits. Many employers settled simply to avoid the crushing… Continue reading Slash Your PAGA Exposure: Using “Reasonable Steps” to Reduce Penalties
- Jeff Russell
- June 5, 2025
- 11:11 am
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Behind every film, television show, or streaming series in California is a small army of workers: actors, production assistants, camera operators, set designers, drivers, editors, and more. While the industry thrives on creativity, it is also governed by some of the strictest wage and hour rules in the country. Employers who miss the mark risk… Continue reading Lights, Camera, Compliance: Wage & Hour Rules in California’s Entertainment Industry
- Jeff Russell
- April 10, 2025
- 11:09 am
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For many California contractors, landing a public works contract is both an opportunity and a risk. Winning a bid on a school construction project, a municipal road, or a state-funded affordable housing complex can bring prestige and steady revenue. But it also opens the door to one of the most complex areas of California employment… Continue reading Prevailing Wage Playbook: Navigating California Public Works in 2025
- Jeff Russell
- April 3, 2025
- 11:07 am
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Healthcare is one of California’s largest and most heavily regulated industries, employing hundreds of thousands of workers who often work long, demanding shifts. Hospitals, clinics, and nursing facilities must balance patient care needs with strict labor law requirements. Among the most complex areas for compliance are 12-hour shifts and the use of meal and rest… Continue reading 12-Hour Shifts & Break Waivers: Wage & Hour Rules for California Healthcare
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