Protecting The Rights Of Workers
Throughout California
Wage theft is a billion-dollar business. Dollar by dollar, workers in the United States are deprived of more than $50 billion every year – and some of them don’t even realize they’re being robbed. Wage theft occurs when employers underpay their employees, violate...
In California, rest breaks and meal periods are fundamental to employment law. Recognizing their importance in maintaining a productive and healthy work environment, the state has enacted specific regulations to ensure that employees receive appropriate rest periods. ...
There are many practices that employers engage that could disadvantage their employees. California has long helped to lead the way in protecting workers' rights in large part by having employment rules that seek to protect employees from abusive practices. California...
California local entities (cities and counties) are allowed to authorize minimum wage rates. Thus, while the state minimum wage is $15.50/hour for both employers with 25 employees or less and those with 26 employees or more, some cities have enacted higher rates. For...
California, known for its stringent labor laws, has established strong safeguards to help protect workers’ rights, including measures aimed at protecting fair compensation and minimizing unlawful treatment in the workplace. One crucial aspect of these regulations is...
Unfortunately, not all employers pay their employees the correct amount. If you spot a discrepancy in your wages, your first option is to point out the error to your employer. In some cases, however, the employer may have known what they are doing all along and refuse...
California workers expect to receive payment for the hours worked at the end of their pay period, on their regularly scheduled payday. However, for many reasons, employees don't always receive prompt payments. Fortunately, payday laws exist to protect people working...
Do you work outside in California? You have probably experienced some extreme heat and air quality challenges during your work day in the summer. However, California adopted new heat safety regulations for employers to provide to their employees. This is what you...
Understandably, California workers want to know they're receiving fair wages. With pay-related discussions being a hot-button issue with many employers, this situation leaves workers longing for clarity. Fortunately for workers, lawmakers in certain states and cities...
Knowing whether your work commute or waiting time while working on-call qualifies as paid work time is essential in California. According to California's wage and hour laws, any work performed on behalf of an organization is compensable. However, limitations and...