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Author Archives: Laura B. Chaimowitz

California Supreme Court Decides Case Involving Administrative Exemption

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Laura B. Chaimowitz

The California Supreme Court has issued a decision in Harris v. Superior Court (Liberty Mutual Insurance Company) regarding whether certain insurance company claims adjusters are administrative exempt employees under the California Labor Code and the Industrial Welfare Commission (“IWC”) Wage … Continue reading →

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New Labor and Employment Laws in California

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Laura B. Chaimowitz

California Governor Jerry Brown has recently signed into law several pieces of legislation that will significantly affect California employers.  The new laws are even worth reading for non-California employers as they will give you an idea of what the future … Continue reading →

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Federal and State Inter-Agency Cooperation Announced to End Misclassification

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Laura B. Chaimowitz

The Department of Labor has signed a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) that is intended to end the business practice of misclassifying employees as exempt from federal labor laws.  In addition, agency leaders of Connecticut, … Continue reading →

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