- The definition of “pay scale” is revised to mean “a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage range the employer reasonably
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Starting Compensation and Pay Equity in California
By Leonora M. Schloss on
Posted in Hiring and Background Checks
As California moves toward a tentative reopening date of June 15, employers may be considering bulking up their workforce again. If hiring new employees, employers should consider the guidance issued by the California Commission on the Status of Women (“Commission”), regarding starting compensation.
The guidance from the Commission first sets forth the applicable California…
Plaintiff and Defendant Are “Prevailing Parties” in Same Action
By Cary G. Palmer & Shane R. Larsen on
Posted in Wage and Hour
In Sharif v. Mehusa, Inc., (Cal. App. 2d Dist. Oct. 14, 2015) 2015 Cal. App. LEXIS 897, plaintiff brought three claims for unpaid overtime, unpaid wages, and violation of California’s Equal Pay Act against her former employer. At trial, plaintiff only succeeded on her Equal Pay Act claim and was awarded $26,300. As the prevailing party under the Equal Pay Act claim, plaintiff filed a motion for attorney’s fees seeking $280,432, based on a $140,216 loadstar with a multiplier of two.
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