California Employment Law for Non-Californians
California can be a scary place for employers not based in the state. The author of the SHRM-published book California Employment Law: An Employer's Guide covers the unique aspects of California employment law that out-of-state employers must be aware of.
Learning Objectives:
- How California's “ban the box” laws affect the hiring process.
- Special rules for paying commissioned and piece-rate employees; pay stub rules; deadlines for final paychecks.
- Paid sick leave laws; rules for meal rest breaks; overtime.
- Mandatory harassment prevention training.
- The extent to which covenants not to compete are enforceable in California.
James J. McDonald
James J. McDonald, Jr. is a partner in the Irvine, California and Tampa, Florida offices of Fisher & Phillips LLP, where he is a litigator, trial lawyer and strategic advisor to employers regarding labor and employment law matters. He is author of the SHRM-published book, California Employment Law: An Employer’s Guide, and he is a frequent speaker on employment law issues. He is a cum laude law graduate of Georgetown University and a member of the California and Florida Bars, and he holds the SHRM-SCP certification.
