Protecting The Rights Of Workers
Throughout California
For decades, workers in California have turned to the Equal Pay Act for protection when employers unfairly pay their employees less than employees of the opposite sex. In 2015, the state significantly expanded workers' rights with the signing of the California Fair...
California is home to some of the biggest and most famous companies in the United States. It also has a massive, thriving economy that benefits businesses and employees alike. California state law strikes a delicate balance between legal incentives to keep businesses...
Last year, the California Supreme Court declined to answer two questions posed by the federal Ninth Circuit that would have given employers some guidance on meal and rest break policies. Because of this, it is unsettled whether an employer is in violation of the labor...
California employment laws are designed to protect workers from a variety of unfair employment practices. Here are three common wage and hour violations: Employees being asked to perform work duties before or after their scheduled shift. — Your employer should not ask...