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DOL Opinion Letters Address Hybrid Worker Travel and Pre-Shift Work: California Employer Takeaways
On July 22, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued two new opinion letters addressing questions that have become increasingly common in today’s remote-work reality: when does commuter travel for hybrid workers
California Court Rules: Harassment Based on Sexual Orientation Is Sexual Harassment
A recent court of appeals case, Decloedt v. Radnet Management, Inc. establishes that harassment based on an employee’s sexual orientation qualifies as “sexual harassment” under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The ruling also
Strange Behavior Isn’t Enough: When is a Disability Disclosed to an Employer?
When it comes to an employer’s duty to engage in the interactive process with employees, the employer’s knowledge becomes an important focal point. That is, exactly when, if at all, did the employer know that the employee
Remote Work and Wage-Hour Compliance: Hidden Risks in the Hybrid Workplace
The widespread adoption of fully remote and hybrid work arrangements brings lasting changes to how and where hourly employees perform their jobs. While much of the public conversation focuses on productivity, collaboration, and corporate culture,
No Good Deed: How Non-Profit Employers Should Properly Classify Volunteer Services
When does a volunteer legally become an employee? For California’s nonprofit sector, the answer just got a lot clearer. A recent California appellate case, Spilman v. Salvation Army, provides a roadmap for distinguishing between employees