Protecting The Rights Of Workers
Throughout California
Traveling nurses help fill a care gap in treatment centers and medical facilities across the state. In many cases, travel nurses hold contract positions through a third-party agency. Although the agency is the listed employer, nurses fall under the administration of...
California is one of the states that holds employers accountable in the strictest ways when they violate employment laws. Some employees may be due back pay; these situations make you entitled to it. Understanding back pay Back pay refers to any wages an employer owes...
One of California’s most respected resort operators has agreed to pay $630,000 to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by current and former employees over alleged violations of California labor laws. The Pebble Beach Company has not admitted any wrongdoing, and a...
Are you concerned that your employer may be making illegal deductions from your paycheck? If you work in California, know that the state has strict laws governing wage and hour practices. Employers are prohibited from making unauthorized deductions from employees'...
Construction companies in California sometimes misclassify employees as independent contractors so they do not have to provide them with worker’s compensation coverage and other benefits. This leaves workers who are injured in on-the-job accidents vulnerable and...
California businesses are opting more and more to have independent contractors perform work for them. These people can perform much of the same work as regular employees but carry notable differences. This is how an independent contractor compares. Understanding...
Minimum wage laws in California have few exceptions. You, as an individual, cannot agree to accept pay below minimum wage. Employers cannot reduce wages based on tips received. If your employer failed to meet pay standards, you may file a wage claim for unpaid...
Workers in California will be protected by new laws starting in 2023. Below are some important changes. Expansion of paid sick leave A new bill, AB 1041, expands employees' rights under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Under AB 1041, you can use your paid sick...
Most workers in California are entitled to overtime at a rate of at least 1.5 times their regular pay when they work more than eight hours in a workday, but agricultural workers in California have not always enjoyed the same rights. That changed in 2016 when...
If you believe your employer is failing to pay you all you are owed, the first important thing to do is know your rights. California has some of the strongest legal protections in the world for workers. Here are some basic things to understand: 1. Overtime pay should...