DOL Rule Increasing Minimum Salary Requirements for Exempt Employees Now on Hold Per Court Order
Last month, we discussed how the Department of Labor (DOL) was scheduled to implement a new rule that would increase the minimum salary...
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Jennifer Grady
- Nov 14, 2016
- 2 min
How Will Legalized Marijuana Affect You and Your Business?
On November 8, 2016 California voters passed Proposition 64, “The Adult Use of Marijuana Act,” which legalized the recreational use and...
Jennifer Grady
- Oct 19, 2016
- 2 min
Paid Time Off To Vote? California Law Provides Employees With Up To 2 Hours on Election Day
California Elections Code section 14000 mandates that if employees do not have sufficient time outside of working hours to vote in a...
Jennifer Grady
- Oct 17, 2016
- 5 min
When and How Must an Employee Be Compensated for Travel Time?
There are various factors that influence whether an employee must be compensated for his or her travel time to a new work site, or for...
Jennifer Grady
- Oct 14, 2016
- 3 min
“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… Lawsuits This Holiday Season”
Although holiday parties may be an excellent opportunity for employees to socialize outside of the confines of the office, and to reward...
Jennifer Grady
- Jun 15, 2016
- 2 min
The Grady Firm Selected as California Employers Association Partner Firm
The Grady Firm is pleased to announce that it has been selected to serve the the California Employers Association, which serves 9,000...
Jennifer Grady
- May 31, 2016
- 3 min
California Employers: Prepare for New Overtime Rules Effective December 1, 2016
On May 18, 2016, President Obama and Secretary Perez announced the Department of Labor’s final rule updating overtime regulations, to...
Jennifer Grady
- May 6, 2016
- 3 min
Los Angeles Employers May Soon Be Required to Provide 6 Days of Paid Sick Leave Per Year
On April 19, 2016, the Los Angeles City Council approved a measure that would require employers in the City of Los Angeles to provide...
Jennifer Grady
- Apr 12, 2016
- 2 min
New Policy Requirements for Employers Effective April 1, 2016
Beginning April 1, 2016, California employers with five or more total employees (whether or not all of those employees live in...
Jennifer Grady
- Feb 8, 2016
- 4 min
Show Them the Money! California Employer Responsibility for Payday, Overtime, and Wage Statements
by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. California employers are required to follow the following state and federal laws regarding paydays, final...
Jennifer Grady
- Jan 13, 2016
- 3 min
Is Your Business in Compliance with California’s Sexual Harassment Training and Posting Requirements
by Jennifer Grady, Esq. Sexual Harassment claims are on the rise and can cost employers significantly in terms of time, money, and lost...
Jennifer Grady
- Nov 19, 2015
- 2 min
California Cities and Counties “Ban the Box” That Asks About Criminal History on Job App
It’s a familiar box on any job application. “Check here if you have ever been convicted of a crime in a court of law.” But is it legal?...
Jennifer Grady
- Oct 15, 2015
- 3 min
The Grady Firm Joins the Roster for LA Innovation Week as Presenter on Startup Legal Issues
Los Angeles Innovation Week 2015 Launches With More Than 100 Events, Exhibiting LA’s Global Leadership in Innovation On Tuesday, October...
Jennifer Grady
- Oct 14, 2015
- 3 min
$11 Million Awarded in Job Training Funds to Employers by California Employment Training Panel
SACRAMENTO – On September 25, 2015, the State of California’s Employment Training Panel approved more than $11 million to train more than...
Jennifer Grady
- Aug 26, 2015
- 2 min
City of San Francisco Announces its 2016 Increased Employer Healthcare Spending Rates
San Francisco increases employer healthcare spending law rates. Photo © Jennifer Grady The City of San Francisco has announced the 2016...
Jennifer Grady
- Jul 23, 2015
- 3 min
Changes to California Paid Sick Leave Requirements on July 13, 2015
By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Gayane Khechoomian, Esq. The new Paid Sick Leave law that went into effect in California on July 1, 2015...
Jennifer Grady
- Jul 5, 2015
- 2 min
July 2015 Updates to California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and Posting Requirements
By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Gayane Khechoomian, Esq. On July 1, 2015, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing made...
Jennifer Grady
- Jul 1, 2015
- 5 min
July Ushers in New Paid Sick Leave Requirements for California Employers
By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Gayane Khechoomian, Esq. On July 1, 2015, a new law affecting millions of Californians went into effect...
Jennifer Grady
- Jul 1, 2015
- 4 min
Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Changes for “Outdoor Places of Employment” in Effect
By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Gayane Khechoomian, Esq. Employers with potential heat-related exposures are reminded that Cal/OSHA Heat...
Jennifer Grady
- Jan 21, 2015
- 6 min
Changes to California Employment Laws in 2015 that Every Employer Should Know
By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Gayane Khechoomian, Esq. I. CHANGES TO WAGE AND LABOR LAWS 1. Minimum Wage Increases The minimum wage...
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