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CA Paid Sick Leave FAQs Gets An Update
The California Labor Commissioner recently updated its frequently asked questions on paid sick leave. These updates include answers to questions raised from the passing of amendments to the paid sick leave law back on July 13, 2015.
In addition, the state also included answers to commonly asked questions by employers, such as how to compensate employees should they work a regular 10 hour shift. Employers can now print a user-friendly copy of the revised FAQs on its website.
Interestingly, the Labor Commission issued an opinion letter (dated 2015.08.07) on the subject of paying employees who regularly work 10 hour shifts. A legal article outlining the content of the opinion letter can be reviewed here.
It was to be expected that after the July 1 effective date (when employees began accruing paid sick time), employers would begin to ask the tough questions. Employers and HR professionals should continue to remain vigilant on this subject.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/Paid_Sick_Leave.htm
http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/Sick_Leave_Law_FAQs.pdf
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/opinions/2015.08.07.pdf