As shoppers and retailers get ready to celebrate “Back Friday” – – the kickoff to what we hope will be a busy holiday shopping season – – It’s a good time for retail employers to review their policies on timekeeping and to ensure that non-exempt employees know how to record their working time.
Continue Reading Prepare Employees for Black Friday and Beyond
Meal Breaks
California Supreme Court Holds That Attorney’s Fees Are Not Recoverable On Meal And Rest Period Claims
By Kara M. Maciel on
Posted in Hospitality
By Michael Kun
Yesterday, only weeks after its long-awaited Brinker v. Superior Court decision, the California Supreme Court issued another important ruling on California meal and rest period laws.
In Kirby v. Immoos Fire Protection, Inc., the Supreme Court ruled that neither party may recover attorney’s fees on claims involving meal and rest…
California Supreme Court Issues Largely Employer-Friendly Ruling In Long-Awaited Brinker Decision
By Aaron Olsen on
Posted in Hospitality
By Michael Kun
This morning, the California Supreme Court has just issued its long-awaited decision in the Brinker case regarding meal and rest period requirements. It is largely, but not entirely, a victory for employers. A copy of the decision is here.
A few highlights of the decision:
On rest periods, the Court confirmed…
Federal Court Denies Certification Of Wage-Hour Class Action Against Joe’s Crab Shack Restaurants
By Kara M. Maciel on
Posted in Hospitality
By: Kara M. Maciel
The United States District Court for the Northern District of California has denied certification of a class action against Joe’s Crab Shack restaurants on claims that employees worked off-the-clock, were denied meal and rest breaks, and were required to purchase t-shirts to wear at work. Because the case was handled by…