A recent article in the Tribune is another source of evidence of the risks for San Diego employers in 2016 and beyond. The article discussed efforts by federal and state agencies to monitor employer wage and hour compliance, and the ramped up efforts of those agencies to target employers to...
Department of Labor Hired 100 New Auditors for Independent Contractor Crack Down
Two ominous signs from the Department of Labor (DOL) recently – the news that the DOL hired 100 new auditors for independent contractor review and audit procedures, and their conclusion that “Most workers are employees.” The DOL released new “interpretive” guidelines that significantly tighten the definition of an independent contractor,...
Different Shifts and Offices No Longer Justifies Pay Difference in California
The new California Fair Pay Act that took effect January 1st of this year brings substantial new requirements for California employers who pay employees various rates based upon different shifts and offices located in more expensive cities. The new law specifically addresses these situations and places tight restrictions upon the...