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- Jeff Russell
- June 19, 2025
- 11:13 am
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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
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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
- Jeff Russell
- March 27, 2025
- 11:05 am
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When it comes to California employment law, sometimes it’s not what you pay or when you pay—it’s what you document that makes or breaks compliance. Employers often underestimate how critical recordkeeping is until they’re faced with an audit, a PAGA claim, or a class action lawsuit. In California, recordkeeping requirements are among the most detailed… Continue reading Keep It on the Record: California Payroll & HR Recordkeeping Rules
- Jeff Russell
- March 20, 2025
- 10:59 am
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Classifying workers correctly is one of the most urgent compliance challenges for California employers. Since the landmark Dynamex ruling in 2018 and the passage of Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) in 2019, the ABC test has become the default standard. Misclassification mistakes can cost companies millions—and AB 5’s strict approach has raised the stakes even further. Here’s what… Continue reading Employee or Contractor? How to Get It Right Under California’s ABC Test (AB 5)
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