by Sayema Hameed The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) has delayed implementation of its rule requiring employers covered by the National Labor Relations Act (“Act”) to post a notice in the workplace advising employees of their rights to organize under the Act. The poster rule, which was originally scheduled to go into effect on January …
Archives for April 2012
California Supreme Court’s Brinker Decision Clarifies Employers’ Obligations Regarding Meal and Rest Breaks
by Sayema Hameed On April 12, 2012, the California Supreme Court issued its long-anticipated decision in Brinker Restaurant Corporation et al. v. Superior Court (Hohnbaum) (Cal. Sup. Ct. Case No. S166350). This case concerns a class action for failure to provide meal and rest breaks brought by non-exempt employees against defendant Brinker Restaurant Corporation, which …
California DLSE Revises Wage Theft Prevention Act Notice and FAQs
by Sayema Hameed On April 12, 2012, the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) issued revised FAQs regarding the new California Wage Theft Prevention Act of 2011. The DLSE also issued a revised Notice template for use by employers. The Wage Theft Prevention Act of 2011, which adds Section 2810.5 to the California Labor …
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EEOC Issues Final Rule on “Reasonable Factors Other than Age” Under the ADEA
by Sayema Hameed The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a final rule clarifying an employer’s defense against claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). The ADEA prohibits employment discrimination against people who are 40 years of age or older. In addition to prohibiting intentional discrimination against older workers, …
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Reminder: Employee Rights Poster Requirement Effective April 30, 2012
by Sayema Hameed The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a final rule clarifying an employer’s defense against claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). The ADEA prohibits employment discrimination against people who are 40 years of age or older. In addition to prohibiting intentional discrimination against older workers, …
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