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Key victory for California employers: California Supreme Court accepts good faith defense to wage statement violations
By Mara Curtis, Lauren Ziegler, Jeffrey N. Elkrief
On May 6, 2024, the California Supreme Court issued a significant ruling in Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc. (Case No. S279397). The decision provides much-needed clarity on California’s wage…
California Employment Law Update
May 2024 California Employment Law Notes
By Tony Oncidi
We invite you to review our newly-posted May 2024 California Employment Law Notes, a comprehensive review of the latest and most significant developments in California employment law. The highlights include:…
California Employment Law Blog
California Supreme Court Allows Good Faith Defense in Wage Statement Cases
The California Supreme Court ruled in Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc. that meal break premiums are wages that must be reported on wage statements, but employers acting in good…
California Employment Law Report
Navigating Compliance: How the Naranjo Decision Benefits California Employers
The California Supreme Court's decision in Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc. represents a significant win for employers across the state, providing much-needed clarity on wage statement requirements and the…
The Labor & Employment Law Blog
The California Supreme Court Further Clarifies the Definition of “Hours Worked”
At the request of the 9th Circuit, the California Supreme Court recently clarified the definition of “hours worked” under the Labor Code. In Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors, the employees…
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
The Industrial Welfare Commission Returns with Plans for More Protections for California Employees
By Andrew Lichtenstein, Epstein Becker Green
With $3 million in funding from A.B. 102, California’s recent appropriations bill, the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC), the administrative body charged by statute to regulate wages, hours, and working conditions,…
California Employment Law Report
California Minimum Wage Soars to $16 per hour in 2024
California’s Department of Finance provided a letter to Governor Newsom as required under Labor Code section 1182.12 to reflect the adjustment in the state minimum wage each year. The Department…
Labor & Employment Law Perspectives
California High Court Defines Protected “Disclosure” Under Whistleblower Law
In an employee-friendly opinion published Monday, May 22, 2023, the California Supreme Court held that an employee may be protected by the state’s whistleblower law, even when reporting unlawful activities…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
California Supreme Court Extends Whistleblower Protections Again
On May 22, 2023, the Supreme Court of California answered the following question in People ex rel. Garcia-Brower v. Kolla’s, Inc., S269456: “Does Labor Code section 1102.5(b), which protects employees…
California Employment Law Report
Navigating Unwaivable Employment Law Rights in California: A Guide for Employers
As an employer in the Golden State, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of the protections granted to employees by state law. California is known for its progressive…