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 […]
When employers fail to properly distinguish between their non-exempt and exempt employees under federal and California labor laws, non-exempt employees frequently go underpaid. In addition, the employer profits from avoiding minimum wage and overtime laws. In such cases, the employees may have a claim against their employer for back wages and statutory penalties. Navigating employment […]
Are you a qualified employee or job applicant who happens to have a disability? If so, you should have the same access to job opportunities and work benefits as everyone else. You should also be treated with respect. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act protect individuals with […]
Do you know the minimum wage laws in California? If not, it’s good to inform yourself. You can prevent an employer from taking advantage of you with some knowledge. Or you can hold an employer accountable for wage theft. The rate for minimum wage in California is significantly higher than the federal rate. If you […]
We spend a lot of time at work. But what happens when your personal life demands more of your time than work allows you to give? You can apply for leave and job protection with the Family and Medical Leave Act in California. Requests for personal leave can be fraught with technicalities, but the experienced […]
Have you discovered that your employer isn’t paying you fairly? Federal law requires employers to pay employees all earned wages and give employees legal options to recover compensation. However, sometimes employers intentionally or unintentionally cheat employees out of earned wages. If your employer has failed to pay you what you’re owed, you may be able […]
Concerned clients periodically contact our employment lawyers because they are worried about the consequences of being paid under the table. “Paying under the table” is shorthand for paying an employee without deduction or withholding anything or reporting the payments. While some employers pay employees in cash, paying employees under the table in California is illegal. […]