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Another Minimum Rate Change for Computer Software Professionals

Walsh & Walsh, P.C.
December 16, 2008 08:22

In 2007, the minimum hourly rate for exempt computer software professionals in California was $49.77 per hour. This hourly rate was reduced to $36.00 per hour in 2008. Until 2008, the exemption applied only to hourly workers. In September 2008,...In 2007, the minimum hourly rate for exempt computer...

Did You Know? Connecticut Wage Claims Have 2-Year Time Limit

Daniel Schwartz
December 15, 2008 18:22

On occasional feature of this blog is a short post on a law or regulation that is commonly overlooked. Today's installment revolves around wage and hour claims in Connecticut.  Suppose that an employee claims that he is entitled to unpaid overtime wages for years because he has been...

Legislature in Special Session

Walsh & Walsh, P.C.
December 12, 2008 23:09

The California legislature has convened a special session to consider some of the proposals governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made in November. A copy of the governor's proclamation regarding the special session can be seen at this link. Among the proposals on...The California legislature has...

Kreutzer: Misclassified Non-Exempt Public Worker Gets No Civil Service Protections

Walsh & Walsh, P.C.
December 11, 2008 18:26

A government employee hired into a position expressly classified as exempt from civil service is not entitled to the protections of the civil service system upon the employee’s release from the position, even if a court finds that, based on...A government employee hired into a position expressly c...

New Minimum Pay Levels for Exempt Medical Professionals

Walsh & Walsh, P.C.
December 09, 2008 21:18

The licensed physicians and surgeons employee's minimum hourly rate of pay exemption will increase from $65.59 to $69.13 on January 1, 2009.The licensed physicians and surgeons employee's minimum hourly rate of pay exemption will increase from $65.59 to $69.13 on January 1, 2009.