Labor/Employment
Jul. 17, 2014
Court stresses need for clear off-the-clock work policies
A recent Court of Appeal decision underscores importance and the significance of a well-drafted and clearly communicated policy prohibiting off-the-clock work. By Jennifer Palagi
It is well-settled that an employer must pay an employee wages for all off-the-clock work if the employer had actual or constructive knowledge about the work, even if the work was not authorized. The 1st District Court of Appeal recently issued its decision in Jong v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., 2014 DJDAR 6311 (May 20, 2014), holding that an employer is not obligated to pay an employee for alleged hours worked where there is no ...
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