Category Archives: Wage and Hour

Choosing the Right PTO, Vacation, and Sick Leave Policy for Your California Workforce

Time-off policies are more than just a benefit; they’re a legal safeguard and a reflection of your company’s culture. For California employers, the stakes are higher: state laws treat vacation as earned wages, mandate specific paid sick leave requirements, and restrict the use of outdated “use it or lose it” rules. That’s why ensuring your […]

Is Your Employee Handbook Compliant? Ask Yourself These 5 Quick Questions to Know Whether your Handbook Will Help You or Hurt You in a Wage and Hour Dispute

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It’s easy to think of your employee handbook as something you check off a list—write it once, and you’re done. But in California, that assumption can lead to real legal trouble. Why? Because employee handbooks are more than just internal guidelines. In many wage and hour disputes, they become legal evidence. Before you panic or […]