The highest minimum wage set by federal, state, county, and city law applies to the worksite at which the employee works. In other words, employees are entitled to the highest of the minimum wage set by the jurisdiction in which they work. This means that some...
Workers are facing a new workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it be working away from the job site or at work following safety protocols, no one is unaffected. The California Labor Code still protects workers in this new environment. Defining...
California companies constantly make mistakes that are illegal under wage-and-hour laws. Even if the mistake is unintentional, the California Labor Code is "strict liability" meaning that employers are still liable. Here are some very common missteps. Overtime for...
On August 26, 2020, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled "Checklist For Remote Work" about legal compliance when shifting from in-office to remote work. Click the image to read the article.
On July 6, 2020, Aaron Colby posted an article on Forbes.com, titled "Tipping During The Pandemic" about the conflict between employment laws governing employee tips and restaurants operating during the pandemic. Click the image to read the article.
On November 20, 2019, Law360 published an article co-authored by Aaron Colby, titled "Wage Ruling Clears Up Tip Questions For California Employers" about the difference between tips and services charges under California law. Click the image to read the article.
On September 24, 2019, Law360 published an article by Aaron Colby, titled "10th Circuit Cannabis Ruling Follows Federal Regulation Trend" about federal wage law applying to workers in the cannabis industry. Click the image to read the article.
On March 19, 2020, the Restaurant Unstoppable podcast produced an episode about employee legal hot spots. The episode, titled "Aaron Colby on The Top 20 Employee Legal Hot Spots" featured Aaron Colby as a subject matter expert on California employment laws....
On November 15, 2019, Restaurant Hospitality published an article about the difference between gratuities/tips and services charges. The article, titled "When Is A Service Charge Considered A Gratuity?" interviewed Aaron Colby as a subject matter expert on...
On October 10, 2018, Restaurant Hospitality published an article about employees working unpaid, off-the-clock. The article, titled "A Closer Look at Off-The-Clock Work" interviewed Aaron Colby as a subject matter expert in California wage-and-hour...
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