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<title>Employment Law by Brian Kindsvater</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ California Employment Law Issues Exempt/Non-Exempt Employees Proper classification of workers is essential to avoid state and federal penalties Final Paychecks When final paychecks must be paid to departing employees Letters of Recommendation New Pitfalls for Employers When Preparing Letters of Recommendation Mileage Reimbursement Reimbursement of automobile mileage expenses Minimum Wage Minimum wage requirements in California Non-Competition Agreements  ]]></description>
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<title>Final Pay</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Final Paychecks Quick Summary When an employee's final paycheck must be paid depends upon whether the employee was terminated or they quit, and if they quit, when they provided notice of their intention. Failure to pay an employee's final wages when due can subject the employer to various penalties. Law Review When the Employer Terminates the Employee If the employment relationship ends because the employer terminates the employee, lays them off, or otherwise lets them go, the employee's final paycheck must be provided to them on their last day of work. (Labor Code &amp;sect; 201.) The employer is subject to various penalties if it waits until the next regularly scheduled payday to pay the employee their final wages. (Labor ]]></description>
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<title>California Auto Mileage Expense Reimbursement</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Auto Mileage Expense Reimbursement Quick Summary California employees must be reimbursed for their employment related expenses, including mileage reimbursement. Although the IRS rate is not required to be used, if often is. Additional Resource There is an extensive resource about California mileage reimbursement and related employment issues at Lawzilla. Be sure to check it out. Law Review IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rates The standard automobile mileage reimbursement rate set by the IRS for 2009 - 55 cents per mile. The standard automobile mileage reimbursement rate set by the IRS for 2008 (Jul-Dec)- 58.5 cents per mile. The standard automobile mileage reimbursement rate set by the IRS for 2008 (Jan-Jun)- 50.5 cents per mile. The standard automobile mileage reimbursement rate set ]]></description>
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<title>California Minimum Wage</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ California Minimum Wage Quick Summary The minimum wage in California is $6.75 per hour. Law Review Minimum Wage Most employees in California must be paid at least $6.75 per hour. Application of Federal Law Employers in California are subject to both federal and state minimum wage requirements. However, since California law is stricter and requires a higher wage, the California minimum wage must be paid. Employees Cannot Agree To Work For Less Although some employees may desire to work for less than the minimum wage in order to secure employment, any agreement to work for less than the minimum wage is against public policy and is void. Even if such an agreement exists, the employer must pay the employee ]]></description>
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<title>Non-Competition Agreements</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Non-Competition Agreements Interested in California non-compete law? I have a much more extensive analysis posted at Lawzilla, which you can read by clicking here --&gt; California Non Compete Agreement Analysis Quick Summary Non-compete agreements are illegal in California. Many companies are unaware of this fact, especially since non-compete agreements are legal in virtually all other states. However, there are two exceptions in California. Non-compete agreements are enforceable for partnerships and when someone is selling their ownership interest in a company. A related topic is the protection of trade secrets. A company can prevent the use of its trade secrets, but it cannot prevent fair competition. Law Review Many companies seek to protect their business by requiring that employees sign ]]></description>
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<title>Vacation Pay</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vacation Pay Quick Summary Vacation pay benefits are voluntary in California. But, if provided as an employee benefit, earned but unused pay cannot be forfeited and must be paid upon termination of employment. An employer can, however, cap the amount of vacation pay that is earned. Law Review Vacation pay is not required in California There is no law in California requiring that employees be provided with paid vacation time. Of course, most employers provide this benefit to at least their full-time employees so that they will attract and retain good employees. Vacation pay is considered earned wages When an employer does provide for paid vacation time, this time constitutes earned wages. There are two very important ramifications: First, ]]></description>
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