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- 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 Wage and Hour Laws for Truck Drivers in California: What Employers Need to Know
- 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 California Overtime Laws: What Employers Need to Know in 2025
- Jeff Russell
- January 23, 2025
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California’s meal and rest break rules are some of the most detailed in the country. They not only guarantee employees time away from work but also impose penalties on employers who fail to comply. Understanding these rules is essential for avoiding lawsuits and ensuring fair treatment of employees. Meal Break Requirements California’s meal break rules… Continue reading California Meal and Rest Break Laws Explained
- Jeff Russell
- January 16, 2025
- 10:28 am
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California wage and hour laws are among the most detailed and employee-friendly in the United States. They establish strong baseline protections for all workers while also recognizing the unique realities of specific industries. To balance both, California’s Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) has issued 17 different Wage Orders, each tailored to a sector or occupation. For… Continue reading California Wage and Hour Laws: Standard Rules vs Industry Exceptions
- Jeff Russell
- January 14, 2025
- 10:34 am
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In California, few wage-and-hour topics create as much confusion—and legal risk—as the Regular Rate of Pay (RROP). Often misunderstood as simply an employee’s hourly rate, the RROP is much broader. It is the foundation for calculating overtime, sick pay, and meal and rest break penalties. For California employers, getting RROP wrong can lead to costly… Continue reading What is the Regular Rate of Pay (RROP) in California and Why is it Significant for Employers?
- Jeff Russell
- January 9, 2025
- 9:55 am
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In July 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed significant reforms to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) through Assembly Bill 2288 (AB 2288) and Senate Bill 92 (SB 92) (Labor Code § 2699 et seq.), which took effect immediately upon signing on July 1, 2024, as urgency statutes. The reforms, however, generally apply to civil… Continue reading California’s 2024 PAGA Reforms: What Employers Need to Know
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