One of the first things you should know before you start any job in California is what the current California minimum wage laws are. Understanding the state’s rules for paying employees can save you from predatory employers and help you negotiate for your worth in work settings. So, what is the minimum wage in California? […]
Being wrongfully terminated from your job can be devastating and hard to process, but you must act quickly to protect your rights after termination. You have limited time to file a complaint or lawsuit for wrongful termination before you lose your right to receive compensation. This limited amount of time is called a statute of […]
Many women are entitled to take time away from work during and after pregnancy without fear of losing their job. When it comes to maternity leave, California is a leader, providing great benefits and strong protections for parents. If you believe you have been denied pregnancy or family leave, consult a California employment law attorney […]
Your employer can set your work schedule, but are there limits to its authority? Can you work 7 days in a row in California? If you are working 7 days in a row in California, your employer could be subject to civil or criminal penalties, depending on your circumstances. If you would like to speak […]
Whether you are a new employee, an established employee, or an employee on their way out the door, your employer must pay you on time. And California Labor Code section 203 penalizes employers if they do not timely pay employees who are fired or quit. If you are waiting on final payment after leaving your […]
If you are in a legal dispute with your employer, you probably already know that hiring an attorney is the best choice you can make to protect yourself. But how do you know who to hire? There are several steps you can take to help ensure that you engage the best employment lawyer for your […]
What is the California wage and hour statute of limitations? Many non-exempt California employees are unhappy because their employers are not paying them all the wages they deserve. You qualify as a nonexempt employee if you may receive minimum wage and overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If this situation sounds familiar […]
You may wonder how many hours are considered part-time in California and how time clock laws affect your rights. Read on to determine whether your employer violated time clock laws in determining part-time hours in California. California employees possess a legal right to compensation in the event their employers violate time clock laws. The Fair […]
A staggering number of employers are not doing enough to protect their employees from sexual harassment. From 2018 to 2021, workers submitted 27,291 sexual harassment complaints to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If you are one of the many victims of sexual harassment in the workplace, you deserve protection, compensation, and a good […]
It can be difficult under California independent contract law to determine if you’re being misclassified as an independent contractor by your employer. Many employers dodge their responsibilities to their employees by calling them “independent contractors.” If you make a living as an independent contractor, read this article to check whether you should be receiving employee […]