Decision Provides Greater Flexibility In Scheduling Meetings

Employers in California have been perplexed by various state regulations that have confusing and inconsistent provisions. One regulation addresses the "reporting-time" premium which requires employers to pay a minimum amount of hourly wages when employees report to work. Different standards apply depending on whether an employee reports for the first or second time within a single calendar work day.

The Wage Orders generally provide that an employee who reports to work as required, but who is furnished less than half the usual or scheduled day's work, shall be paid for at least half the usual or scheduled work, but in no event less than two hours nor more than four hours pay, at the employee's regular rate.