Paul, Plevin's E-Update provides comprehensive legal analysis of the latest developments in labor and employment law.

April 12, 2005 DLSE Issues Revised Meal Period Regulations

As we reported late last year, the California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (“DLSE”), took up the task of clarifying California’s meal period requirements by submitting proposed regulations. After rece...

Dec. 22, 2004 The Meal and Rest Period Regulations Saga Continues . . .

As we reported in an E-Update last week, on December 10, 2004, the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (“DLSE”) filed proposed emergency regulations with the California Office of Administrative Law (“OAL”) r...

Oct. 19, 2004 California Court Defines "Discharge"

Yesterday, a California Court of Appeal issued a very helpful opinion for California employers, especially for those employers who employ workers temporarily or for a fixed duration. The court ruled that for purposes of the California Labor Code, ...

Oct. 12, 2004 Super Tuesday is Three Weeks Away, Are You Prepared?

So you’ve been watching the debates and you’ve filled out your sample ballot, but are you prepared for your employees requesting “voting leave”? As with so many other areas of employment relations, California has specific laws that afford employee...