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. ...
Protecting The Rights Of Workers
Throughout California
Month: August 2023
Is timeclock rounding still a legal wage practice in California?
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...
Why cities in California have varying minimum wages
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...
Can misclassification rob employees of overtime pay?
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...
What paperwork do you need to support a wage and hour claim?
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...