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A recent California Court of Appeal decision provides clarity for employers with commissioned outside sales employees. In Hirdman v. Charter Communications, the court confirmed that employers may calculate paid sick leave for outside salespersons using their base hourly pay, excluding commissions, as long as that’s how they calculate other forms of paid leave.…

While the Secretary of State continued to count signatures to determine if a potential referendum challenging the FAST Recovery Act (AB 257) will make it on the ballot, the Sacramento Superior Court has issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the implementation or enforcement of AB 257.  The injunction will remain in effect unless and until either:…

It’s summer and California has eased COVID-19 restrictions, which makes it the perfect time for employers to refresh themselves on the rules and regulations governing vacation time for employees in California.

Vacation Not Required

While California is known for its complex web of leave requirements, there is no requirement for California employers to provide vacation…

While the California courts were relatively quiet during 2020, the California Supreme Court has a few heavy-hitting employment cases pending for 2021.

Here are the cases employers should be watching in the new year and why.

Donohue v. AMN Services, LLC

AMN Services (“AMN”) used a computer-based timekeeping system, which required employees such as Plaintiff…