[Los Angeles, CA] The California Supreme Court has declined to review the case of Parsons v. Estenson Logistics leaving in place a decision by the Third District Court of Appeals.
The California weekend wage payment dispute highlighted the interpretation of California Labor Code Section 204, which requires weekly-paid employees to be paid within seven “calendar days” after the end of each weekly payroll period. The court held that wages that would be due on a weekend or holiday may be paid on the next day which is not a weekend or holiday.
Estenson Logistics, LLC was sued under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) by Robert Parsons, who alleged that he was consistently paid two days late each week because his employer paid wages due on Saturday on the following Monday. The court’s decision provides clear guidance for California employers that wage payment deadlines follow the same procedural rules as any other legal deadline.
The decision provides much-needed clarity for California employers, who have long struggled to navigate the state’s complex labor laws. The DLSE’s published guidelines, which have been in effect for nearly twenty years, allow for wages due on a weekend or holiday to be paid on the next business day.
However, this guidance was not explicitly codified in California law, leading to confusion and uncertainty. The court’s ruling now settles the issue and provides a clear interpretation of California Labor Code Section 204, ensuring that employers can avoid potential lawsuits and penalties by following the correct procedures for paying their employees on time.
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