Protecting The Rights Of Workers
Throughout California
California has robust legal protections in place to protect workers from wage and hour violations – but they’re not unlimited. If you want to file a claim about unfair wages, you have to act within the statute of limitations. That’s the timeframe within which any...
Workers in California must be paid at least the state’s minimum wage, which is more than the federal minimum wage. As of January 1, 2024, the state minimum wage is $16.00 for most employees. Employees in certain industries will see even higher state minimum wages this...
On-call employees are crucial in many industries, ensuring timely responses to emergencies and unexpected situations. However, such work schedules mean frequent interruptions, including meal and rest breaks. Those who work on-call can benefit from keeping track of...
People sometimes assume that they should only get overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours in a single week. They consider 40 hours to be the benchmark for a traditional work week. Exceeding it means that they should be paid time and a half. This is true in some...
In many occupations, workers know exactly what their hours are supposed to be. This can make it easy to schedule meal breaks, rest breaks and things of that nature. Likewise, workers will be very aware if they miss any of these breaks because their schedule is so...
California state law often expands federal overtime laws. Workers in more situations qualify for overtime in California than in many other jurisdictions as a result, and the law even allows for higher overtime amounts in certain circumstances. For example, non-exempt...
Service industry workers are often rewarded for good service with tips from their customers. These gratuities are usually calculated as a percentage of the entire bill, somewhere between 10-20%. Baristas, waiters, bartenders, valets and taxi drivers are just a few of...
Employees have a right to fair pay. However, employers can make mistakes that prevent this from happening. These mistakes, whether purposeful or accidental, can have serious consequences. Employees who aren’t fairly paid may need to take legal action. Before employees...
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. ...