Compensatory time off, or comp time, is when you receive paid time off rather than wages for extra hours worked. In California, all full-time non-exempt employees can receive comp time in lieu of overtime pay under state law. However, 4 conditions must be met: comp time is authorized by a collective bargaining agreement, the employment …
The difference between a layoff and a furlough in California is whether the employee still has a job. A furlough is temporary. It can be a cut in hours, reduced pay, or an unpaid leave of absence. A layoff is permanent. Workers are terminated, though for no fault of their own. They are entitled to …
As a general rule, Colorado law allows your employer to test you for drugs – whether by random drug testing or a scheduled testing program. Employers may also test employees as part of the pre-employment screening process. Furthermore, Colorado employers can fire you and disqualify you if you return positive test results, even for the use …
Employers may offer a separation or severance agreement upon your termination, often to get you to waive all of your potential legal claims against the company. Eleven typical terms in a severance package are: a release of claims, severance pay, non-compete clause, confidentiality clause, non-disclosure agreement, non-disparagement clause, non-solicitation agreement, health insurance, job training, unemployment …
You may have to disclose criminal convictions to an employer in Colorado. Colorado passed a “ban-the-box” law that forbids employers from asking about prior convictions. However, the law only applies to job applications, not subsequent interviews. It also has numerous other exceptions. As a result, you may not benefit from the “ban-the-box” law. You may …
