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What you need to know about split shift rules

A split shift premium is payable only where the split shift is employer-directed, not employee-requested A reader recently emailed me to ask for a…

Ineligibility for unemployment benefits for insubordination

Courts have recognized that conduct that may justify termination of an employee may not necessarily warrant denial of unemployment benefits The…

Consequences of not having workers’ comp insurance

Workers’ compensation benefits are the exclusive remedy available to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses against properly…

California Supreme Court takes up whether ministers can sue religious organizations over wages

Cal/OSHA reminds employers of their obligation to take steps to protect workers from heat-related injury and illness. In December, this column…

San Diego accuses Campbell’s Company of worker misclassification

The case illuminates how authorities are enforcing California’s strict ABC independent contractor test Anyone who opens a can of…

An employer’s obligation when it comes to workplace seating in California

It's complicated and even a conscientious employer following the rule may have its workplace seating policy second-guessed A regular reader…

Addressing workplace violence

When an employee’s safety in the workplace is jeopardized by someone within or outside of the workplace, an employer may seek a workplace…

A volunteer or employee? What’s the difference?

California has a two-part test that nonprofits must meet to be exempt from compensating their volunteers. San Diegans volunteer in various…