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Refresher on Exemption Thresholds
September 25, 2026
Question: I’m going to hire a new employee soon. I want this person to be exempt from the normal overtime and meal and rest period rules. Can I make this person exempt by paying them a higher salary? Answer: Maybe. A high salary alone does not automatically make an employee “exempt” for purposes of overtime, minimum wage, and meal and rest periods. In…
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Refresher on Exemption Thresholds
September 25, 2026
Question: I’m going to hire a new employee soon. I want this person to be exempt from the normal overtime and meal and…
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Question: I run a small restaurant. Over the past month, one of my staff member’s ex boyfriends has shown up several…
New Anti-Hate Speech Training Requirements
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Question: I am a business owner and heard there are new anti-hate speech training requirements. Is this true, and if…
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August 14, 2026
Question: One of our employees recently passed away. How should a California employer handle the employee’s final pay,…
DOL Issues Guidance on FMLA Leave When Travelling to Medical Appointments
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The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has long allowed eligible employees to take leave to attend qualifying…
School-Related Leaves as Summer Ends
July 31, 2026
Question: With August approaching, many of my employees have children who go back to school soon. What are my legal…
Reminders For Vacation Policies
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Question: I started a new business and have many questions about vacation for employees. Is this required? Can I…
Governor’s Executive Order on AI Workforce Disruption
July 3, 2026
Question: I’m a small business owner and have used AI to do certain tasks I would previously have given to staff and…