Valentine s Day gifts: Have you ever pondered how technology intertwines with love and health? This Valentine s Day, gifting smartwatches is not just about following a trend, but it symbolizes a deeper, more heartfelt sentiment.
How does a California employer prove in litigation that it actually provides rest breaks? How much evidence is enough? Well, after litigating this issue what seems to be hundreds of.
On May 23, 2022, the California Supreme Court issued a decision in Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc., finding that meal break premium pay is considered wages for purposes of the California Labor Code’s provisions regarding timely wage payment and wage statements, and thus can support penalties for wage statement violations under Labor Code Section 226 and waiting time penalties under Labor Code Section 203. We have compiled immediate action items raised by the California Supreme Court’s Naranjo decision (as well as the 2021 Donohue and Ferra decisions), as well as a list of FAQs regarding treatment of the calculation and wage statement reporting of premiums flowing from Naranjo.