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California Sick Leave and PTO Compliance in 2025: What Employers Need to Know

Jeff Russell
March 13, 2025
10:58 am
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Paid sick leave has become a cornerstone of workplace compliance in California. While federal law does not mandate general paid sick leave, California has steadily expanded its protections since the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 (AB 1522). Today, every California employer—large or small—must comply with a detailed set of rules governing accrual, use,… Continue reading

California Wage Statement Requirements: Avoiding Costly Pay Stub Mistakes

Jeff Russell
March 6, 2025
10:56 am
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When it comes to California wage and hour compliance, sometimes it’s not the big-ticket issues like overtime or meal breaks that land employers in hot water—it’s the small details. Wage statements, often called pay stubs, are a prime example. California has some of the strictest wage statement requirements in the country. Missing or inaccurate information… Continue reading

PAGA 101: A Guide for California Employers

Jeff Russell
February 27, 2025
10:55 am
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California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has been reshaping the employer–employee landscape for over 20 years. For some, it has been a powerful tool for workers to enforce employee rights. For others, it has become a source of costly lawsuits over minor technical violations. If you’re a California employer, understanding how PAGA started, how it… Continue reading

A Complete Employer and Employee Guide to Alternative Workweek Schedules in California

Jeff Russell
February 20, 2025
10:39 am
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In California, the standard workday is eight hours and the standard workweek is 40 hours. But not every business or employee thrives under that rigid framework. Healthcare workers may prefer longer shifts with extra days off. Tech teams may want every other Friday off to focus on innovation or family. Manufacturing plants may run better… Continue reading

Wage and Hour Laws for Truck Drivers in California: What Employers Need to Know

Jeff Russell
February 13, 2025
10:38 am
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Truck drivers are essential to California’s economy, moving goods across the state and throughout the country. But when it comes to wage and hour compliance, trucking employers face one of the most complex regulatory landscapes. Both federal and state laws apply—and sometimes conflict—making compliance a high-stakes challenge. This post breaks down the rules, highlights key… Continue reading

California Overtime Laws: What Employers Need to Know in 2025

Jeff Russell
February 6, 2025
10:36 am
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California’s overtime laws go beyond federal requirements and are designed to protect employees from excessive work hours without fair compensation. Employers who misunderstand these rules often face back pay claims, penalties, and lawsuits. Standard Overtime Rules California’s overtime laws, outlined in Labor Code § 510, ensure non-exempt employees are fairly compensated for extended work hours,… Continue reading

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