The Employment relationship is among the most important bonds in our lives. It impacts families, fuels economies and brings dreams to fruition. It stretches from a first paycheck until retirement, and from the moment a business opens its doors. But it is a fragile, complicated and regulated relationship, particularly in California.
At The Craigie Law Firm we exclusively practice Employment Law. We are there at the beginning, when offers are made. We are there to develop and implement policies. We are there when the Employment relationship is strained or breaks down. We negotiate and, when necessary, we marshal our decades of courtroom experience to fight for our client, You.
In Iloff v. LaPaille (Aug. 2025), the California Supreme Court clarified two key issues. First, liquidated (double) damages for minimum wage violations are not automatic: employers Read All…
New Guidance on “Exempt” Status and Sick Leave Pay Rates
Sep 24, 2025On August 4, 2025, the California Court of Appeal, in Hirdman v. Charter Communications, held that outside salespeople qualify as “exempt” under the Labor Code, meaning employers may Read All…
Senate Bill 648 Addressing Tip Theft
Sep 23, 2025Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 648, closing a longstanding enforcement gap in California’s wage and hour law. While the Labor Code already prohibits employers from Read All…