Auto dealerships employ a wide range of workers and often maintain a variety of complex pay plans, which can make compliance with federal wage and overtime rules extra challenging. Since violations of the Fair Labor Standards...more
2/13/2025
/ Car Dealerships ,
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As we close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, one thing is clear: this has been a year like no other. From a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling to a pivotal election result that will usher in a new administration, employers...more
12/12/2024
/ Affirmative Action ,
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Retailers ,
Sports ,
Staffing Agencies ,
State Labor Laws ,
Student Athletes ,
Technology Sector ,
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Workplace Safety
When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more
12/4/2023
/ 401k ,
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California is under a shelter-in-place order that threatens to impact businesses throughout the state. Meanwhile, the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” will take effect on April 2, 2020, ushering in an emergency...more
3/23/2020
/ Automotive Industry ,
Business Closures ,
Car Dealerships ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Executive Orders ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Governor Newsom ,
Layoffs ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
Paid Leave ,
Sick Leave ,
Wage and Hour
A California appellate court ruled on February 28, 2017, that employees paid on a commission basis must be separately compensated for legally required rest periods (Vaquero v. Stoneledge Furniture LLC). Although this decision...more