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Compensation: How Do We Set Up a Pay-for-Performance System?
July 2008
How do we go about setting up a pay-for-performance incentive system? We are in the very early stages and just don't know where to start. Thanks. . . . more

Online Exclusive: Sample Policy on Deductions from Pay
CELA Online Exclusive June 2008
All deductions from an employee's wages must be made in accordance with applicable law and, when required, the employee's consent. This sample policy spells out some of the key rules. . . . more

Bulletin: San Francisco minimum wage goes up
January 2008
As of Jan. 1, 2008, employees who work in San Francisco (including temporary and part-time workers) must be paid at least $9.36 per hour (up from $9.14). Visit the SFGov.org website to access the a h . . . more

Bulletin: New state minimum wage goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2008
December 2007
As of the first of the year, California's minimum wage will be $8.00 per hour, up from the 2007 rate of $7.50. . . . more

Exemptions: How Do I Know If the Executive Exemption Applies?
CELA Online Exclusive
Can you shed some light on how to determine if my employees fall within the executive exemption? I don't want to get hit later with unpaid overtime claims . . . more

Bulletin: New federal minimum wage poster available
August 2007
On July 24, the federal minimum wage rose to $5.85 per hour, with further increases in the next two years that will take the rate to $7.25 per hour. Most California employers aren't affected by this rate increase, as the California minimum wage remains higher. However . . . more

Wage and Hour: Can We Pay Employees at Different Rates If They Do Different Jobs?
December 2006
We have several employees who, as a result of downsizing, are now doing two different jobs during the same workweek. Can we pay them . . . more

Wage & Hour: Must We Pay Living Wage to All Employees?
October 2006
Our city has a living wage ordinance in effect. Our operations are outside the city limits, but part of our business involves providi . . . more

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