Lisa S. Charbonneau

On November 15, 2024, a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas blocked the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) newly issued salary rules for exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).
The new rules, which took effect July 1, 2024, increased the minimum salary threshold required in...

We are excited to introduce our video series – Wage & Hour Issues in the Workplace. In these videos, members of LCW’s Wage & Hour practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented in your workplace. We hope that you will find these clips informative and helpful!

In a comprehensive victory for California public agencies, the California Supreme Court decided Stone v. Alameda Health System on August 15, 2024.  The Stone decision not only clarifies that California meal and rest break laws do not apply to public agencies, it also holds that Labor Code “Private...

On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule raising the minimum salary thresholds to qualify for certain overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  The final rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional,...

What is Senate Bill 525?
Senate Bill 525 (SB 525) is recently enacted a California law that raises the minimum wage for covered health care employees. SB 525 went into effect on January 1, 2024.  SB 525 was amended by SB 828 and SB 159.  It periodically raises the minimum wage over a number of...

We are excited to introduce our video series – Wage & Hour Issues in the Workplace. In these videos, members of LCW’s Wage & Hour practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented in your workplace. We hope that you will find these clips informative and helpful!

We are excited to continue our video series – Tips from the Table. In these videos, members of LCW’s Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented at your bargaining tables. We hope that you will find these clips informative and helpful...

Effective January 1, 2023, California law will require public employers to provide meal and rest periods to employees who provide or support direct patient care in a general acute care hospital, clinic, or public health setting.  Public employers should consult with legal counsel for advice on...

Quoted in Law360’s recent article “Worker Organizing At UC, Private Schools Faces Distinct Tests”, LCW Partner Lisa S. Charbonneau stated, “Public agency organizing in the state of California has been around since the late ’60s and ’70s. Public sector unions in...

On November 4, 2022, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that Los Angeles County was a joint employer of In-Home Supportive Services (“IHSS”) program workers (“IHSS providers”), rendering the County responsible for overtime owed to IHSS providers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”)....

While unlikely to affect the current ABC test governing Independent Contractor status under the California Labor Code, we can expect legal challenges from Gig Economy employers.
On October 13, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a proposed rule to rescind and revise the regulations...

Quoted in Law360’s recent article “Medic Suits Highlight Wage Issues For Emergency Workers”, LCW attorney Lisa S. Charbonneau uses her wage and hour expertise to speak on emergency personnel compensation issues seen in the workforce today.
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With the knowledge gained from working side by side with fire departments, Lisa states, “ schedules are just very hard to fit into normal pay practices and normal overtime rules. The FLSA partial exemption seeks to account for those unique hours but it’s still pretty complicated to...

LCW Attorney Lisa S. Charbonneau, who regularly advises public employers in California on wage and hour compliance, shared her thoughts on seasonal employment in “Summer Shines Spotlight On Seasonal Wage Exemption,” which was published in the June 24th Employment Authority section of Law360. In the...

Many schools, colleges, and municipalities operate special programs and camps during the summer months.  Staffing these programs and camps frequently involves hiring temporary or “seasonal” personnel, such as lifeguards, camp counselors, swim instructors and boathouse attendants.  In recognition...

We are excited to continue our video series – Tips from the Table. In these videos, members of LCW’s Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented at your bargaining tables. We hope that you will find these clips informative and helpful...

Attorney Lisa Charbonneau was recently interviewed in the HR Dive article titled “California’s $15 minimum wage begins this year. Debate on the next increase has already begun.”
In the interview, Lisa discusses the potential issues public agencies may encounter with incremental...

On December 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) shortened its recommended isolation and quarantine periods for people who test positive for, or are exposed to COVID-19.  The reason for the change, according to the CDC, is that most transmissions of SARS-CoV-2 appear to...

We are excited to introduce our video series – Wage & Hour Issues in the Workplace. In these videos, members of LCW’s Wage & Hour practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented in your workplace. We hope that you will find these clips informative and helpful!

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On January 7, 2021, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule establishing new guidance on classifying individuals as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  The new guidance is set forth in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations at Part...

This article discusses the proposed new rules on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)’s regular rate of pay requirements by the Department of Labor (DOL). If and when the final rules are issued, this revision would be the first substantive change to the DOL’s regular rate guidelines in 50 years....

This article addresses how California’s public employers have to approach various nuances of overtime and other FLSA rules, as well as how they were affected by the Flores v. City of San Gabriel decision.
You can read the entire article on the Daily Journal‘s website.