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As CalChamber members know, a new state law that took effect January 1, 2012, requires employers to provide nonexempt employees with a notice at... Continued here: Labor Commissioner Posts Updated FAQ on New Wage Notice

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At the request of the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Supreme Court ordered a review of a trial court decision to clarify whether... Visit link: State Supreme Court Orders Review of Decision on Rounding Time Card Entries

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Justice is not a commodity that Californians can learn to do without for several years as the economy sorts itself out and lawmakers learn to become more responsible budget stewards. January 24, 2012 California government has ... Read the original: Los Angeles Times Editorial: Spare California’s courts from cuts

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MSNBC News – By Suzanne Choney In the future, your hard drive may not be your hard drive: A federal judge has ruled that a Colorado woman, charged in a mortgage scam case, must turn over ... Read more here: Judge orders woman to give up password to hard drive

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By Jonathan Dienst, Joe Valiquette and Shimon Prokupecz, NBCNewYork.com The FBI arrested three police officers and one sergeant in Connecticut for allegedly mistreating Hispanic suspects and residents while on patrol, law enforcement officials said. Three East Haven ... Read this article: FBI arrests 4 Conn. cops for alleged racial profiling

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Starbucks will soon be selling beer alongside its usual assortment of coffee, pastries, and Frappuccinos. The company plans to start its new venture in select stores in California, Illinois, and Georgia. Some may think Starbucks and alcohol make a strange mix. It's simply the retailer's latest move to expand its offerings. The company also plans to sell "premium"...

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Wage laws are tricky. But it is an area of law all employers need to familiarize themselves with. It's necessary to compensate employees -- sometimes even when you least expect it. In fact, there are times when employees need to be paid for... not working. Wait, wait. "Wages" are supposed to be money employees get for their "work."...

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Marisa Lagos, San Francisco Chronicle Staff Writer Monday, January 23, 2012 Some California counties are changing long-held policies about who must remain in jail while awaiting trial, allowing judges to free criminal defendants based not on whether ... Follow this link: California counties revamping bail policies

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San Francisco supervisors have introduced legislation to ensure San Francisco Police Officers working on the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force comply with local standards governing police intelligence and investigative activities, which are more protective of privacy and civil rights than the FBI’s Guidelines.

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San Francisco supervisors have introduced legislation to ensure San Francisco Police Officers working on the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force comply with local standards governing police intelligence and investigative activities, which are more protective of privacy and civil rights than the FBI’s Guidelines.