Employers often hold a lot of power when it comes to making decisions about employees. But just because your employer has a lot of power in the workplace, it doesn’t mean you should take whatever treatment they throw your way. This also applies if your employer fires you. Even if you were terminated from an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Between getting to work on time and completing your daily tasks, remember that your rest time is an essential part of your workday. California meal and rest break laws require that employees receive time to rest and eat after working a certain amount of time. If your employer refuses to give you adequate breaks, you […]
Your employer has a lot of control in the workplace, but do not forget that you have several rights as an employee. Your employer needs to pay you properly, give you adequate breaks, protect you from discrimination, and keep your workplace safe. In many cases, your employer also needs to provide you with a place […]
Have you been terminated from your job and are wondering whether your employer is giving you everything you’re entitled to? Have you heard about severance pay and wondered what it is? How is severance pay calculated? Read on to learn more about severance pay laws in California. What Is Severance Pay? Upon termination of your […]