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GRID Alternatives

Review Employee Classification

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit advancing economic and environmental justice through renewable energy by reviewing their classification of certain employees as exempt or non-exempt (CA law).

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: CA
About the Organization: GRID Alternatives believes that a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy needs to benefit everyone. They are working across the United States and internationally to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Affordable and Clean Energy, Climate Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

GRID Alternatives has recently reclassified several of their positions and consolidated jobs into set bands (largely for pay and administrative purposes). For example, all project managers fall within the same band. For each band, they have classified the positions as exempt or non-exempt based on changes in job descriptions over time.

Now they are seeking assistance from an attorney to confirm that these classifications are correct. They are seeking guidance from a CA employment law perspective. There are approximately 60-80 bands. If an attorney cannot handle review of each band, assistance with as many as the attorney is able would be greatly appreciated (e.g., the GRID team can identify highest priority bands).

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