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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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Exempt Employee Can Be Required to Work Specific Hours

HRWatchdog

As her employer, you may establish a work schedule for her and require her to abide by it. Exempt/Nonexempt Employees Both California and federal law require that employees be paid overtime when they work hours beyond their regular schedules. California law also requires employers to provide meal and rest breaks to nonexempt employees.

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Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday

HRWatchdog

This Sunday, November 5, most people will enjoy the extra hour of rest as daylight saving time officially ends at 2 a.m. — For starters, some employers — especially those with graveyard shifts — need to make sure they pay employees correctly this weekend, and next week, workers may need to be extra careful on their commutes.

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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. Overtime pay is calculated at 1.5 by Mike McCluskey, Senior Technical Editor, CalChamber. Not a member?

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Timing of Meal Breaks Can Avert Strict Liability for Violations

HRWatchdog

The owner of the company requires that meal breaks start at 1 p.m. 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.

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Employees Want Permanently Flexible Work, Survey Says

HRWatchdog

While 76 percent of employees say they want their company to make work permanently flexible (whether schedule- and/or location-wise), according to a new Catalyst and CNBC survey, they also report that their employer thinks they’re more innovative and work harder on-site. Not a member?

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What Is an 80 Hour Work Week & Should You Avoid It?

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However, there are others who swear by working 80+ hours a week, which is just double the general 40 hours workweek schedule! But there are several successful professionals who swear by this schedule. You can break down your entire day into small chunks of time in the calendar and create a schedule as per the priority levels.