Managing Wage and Hour Issues Under California Law: Overview

by Practical Law Labor & Employment

A Practice Note that provides an overview of the numerous wage and hour issues facing employers in the California workplace. This Practice Note guides private, nonunionized companies through their obligations at each stage of the employment lifecycle, from hiring and managing to termination. The content delves into California's unique rules for minimum wage, calculating overtime, meal periods, rest breaks, and final wage payments. It highlights certain significant distinctions between California law and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which create traps for unwary employers. This resource discusses the potentially significant legal and financial liability associated with non-compliance, such as costly class actions and claims under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).