California Follows Federal Law on Partial-Day Absences

August 1, 2005By Anna Chen

Publication: Carlton DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, Attorneys California employers may now deduct partial-day absences from an exempt employee’s accrued vacation without fear of rendering the employee non-exempt. Although partial-day deductions have been permitted under federal law for a number of years, California law had been in limbo since a 2002 opinion letter from the Division of Read the full article…

Keeping Control – Weekly Profit & Loss Reports

September 13, 2002By Anna Chen

The restaurant industry is notoriously competitive. Over fifty percent of all restaurants close within five years of opening. In addition, profits for full services operations only average four to five percent. By paying attention to the details, an operator can increase profits significantly. A key tool used by many operators to maximize profits is a Read the full article…