The California Court of Appeal recently ruled in Ward v. Tilly’s Inc. that employers who utilize “on call” scheduling have to pay reporting time pay to their employees. This decision is sending shockwaves through California’s restaurant and retail industries because it will significantly increase payroll costs for those employers — and all others who require… Read More
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Court Clarifies Employees’ Right to Reporting Time Pay
In California, most employers are required to pay “reporting time pay” to employees who show up for meetings or other work separate from their normal shift. The right to reporting time pay is codified in Section 5 of the Wage Orders, which states — “Each workday an employee is required to report for work and… Read More
Court Clarifies “Reporting Time” Pay Requirements for Employee Meetings
According to a new decision by the California Court of Appeal, restaurants and other employers who call mandatory employee meetings and require off-duty employees to attend are required to pay off-duty employees only 2 hours of reporting time pay. Background California employers are required to pay “reporting time” pay to employees who show up for… Read More
