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And most HR consultants don't specialize in it
One employee can sue on behalf of your entire workforce. Penalties: $100-200 per employee, per pay period, per violation. A 50-employee company with meal break violations can face significant exposure in the millions.
California requires overtime pay after 8 hours in a day (not just 40 hours per week). Double time after 12 hours. Most payroll systems don't calculate this correctly.
If you fire someone in California, you must hand them their final paycheck at that moment. Delays = waiting time penalties up to 30 days of wages. That's $6,000+ for a $200/day employee!
30-minute meal break before end of 5th hour. 10-minute rest break per 4 hours. Violations = 1 hour of pay per missed break per day + PAGA exposure.
Most HR consultants try to cover all 50 states and end up being experts in none.
Private Attorneys General Act allows employees to sue on behalf of the state. We help you avoid costly violations.
Fair Employment & Housing Act covers employers with 5+ employees. Mandatory harassment training, investigation protocols.
Strict ABC test for independent contractors. Misclassification penalties can exceed $500K-$1M for 10 workers over 2 years.
California Family Rights Act covers 5+ employees (not 50 like FMLA). Pregnancy leave is separate. Both parents can take leave together.
Daily overtime after 8 hours. Double time after 12. Strict meal/rest breaks. Final paycheck immediately if fired.
Strict 30-minute meal breaks and 10-minute rest breaks. Daily premiums for violations. PAGA exposure for non-compliant policies.
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HR Bridge Partners is an HR consulting firm, NOT a law firm. We do not provide legal advice.