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Two Approaches to Worker Scheduling

HRWatchdog

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss AB 2932 (Low; D-Campbell) , a proposal that would impose overtime requirements after 32 hours, and AB 1761 (Voepel; R-Santee) , a proposal that would allow for an worker-selected flexible work schedule.

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The 10 small business tools you didn’t know you needed

Homebase

Along with the flexibility to make your own schedule, you’re able to create the life that you want. According to research from the University of California, ​​ entrepreneurs are 50% more likely to suffer from mental health conditions. As a business owner, you’ve got a lot on the go. How does one manage it all?

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New 2024 Computer Professionals, Licensed Physicians Rates

HRWatchdog

California’s Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announced 2024 rates (effective January 1, 2024) for the computer software employee exemption and the licensed physicians and surgeons exemption. For the computer software employees’ exemption: The minimum hourly rate of pay exemption increased to $55.58 from $97.99.

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Flexible Schedules Can Create Wage, Hour Pitfalls for Employers

HRWatchdog

With a fluctuating job market, employers are looking for ways to retain and attract staff, but California, unfortunately, makes flexible workplace scheduling difficult. With a fluctuating job market, employers are looking for ways to retain and attract staff, but California, unfortunately, makes flexible workplace scheduling difficult.

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Timing of Meal Breaks Can Avert Strict Liability for Violations

HRWatchdog

While I have told him that meal breaks should not be scheduled later than 4 hours and 59 minutes into the shift, he insists that a 1 p.m. meal break is compliant since it is exactly 5 hours after work commences and not more than 5 hours. The wage premium is based on the employee’s regular rate of pay.

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Remote Work Reminder: Comply With Wage and Hour Laws, Encourage Keeping a Schedule

HRWatchdog

As remote work continues to be a way of life for many, it’s important to ensure accurate timekeeping for nonexempt employees and comply with wage and hour laws, such as meal and rest breaks and overtime. Also, remember that California law requires all overtime to be paid — even if that time was not approved.

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Minimum Wage Increases Coming January 1

HRWatchdog

As employers gear up for the new laws that take effect January 1, 2022, they can’t forget about the ever-increased minimum wage rates that occur every January 1. In California, there are two different statewide minimum wage rates, depending upon employer size. July 1, 2022 $16.50 January 1, 2023 $17.50 Belmont: $16.20