by Nils Wright | Jan 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
With increases in litigation and federal and state enforcement of wage and hour laws, employers should make sure they comply with laws at both the federal and state levels. All businesses should conduct periodic self-audits addressing the various wage and hour issues... by Nils Wright | Dec 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Happy Holidays. Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the coming year. 
by Nils Wright | Dec 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
During the busy holiday season, there are many distractions that make parking lots a fairly dangerous place to be. The combination of early sunset, increased traffic and pedestrians, scam artists, vandals and thieves, and people in a rush, can sometimes be a deadly... 
by Nils Wright | Oct 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
New federal overtime regulations have finally been introduced for non-exempt workers after years of wrangling over the issue. Under the new rule, employers will be required to pay overtime to certain salaried workers who make less than to $684 per week – or $35,568... 
by Nils Wright | Sep 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Every employer, no matter how small, faces the specter of being sued by a past, present or prospective employee at some time. In fact, such employment practices claims are widespread – so much so that most businesses are much more likely to have an employment... 
by Nils Wright | Aug 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that will make it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees and job applicants based on their hairstyle if it is part of their racial makeup. The law, known as the CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and...