Protecting The Rights Of Workers
Throughout California
There are several laws protecting the right of California employees to take breaks. Paid breaks, including meal times, are beneficial for workers and are sometimes mandatory under California state law. Certain employees may require more breaks than others. A woman who...
California employers often rely on their contracts with workers to protect them from misconduct and negative publicity. The inclusion of non-disclosure agreements or non-disparagement clauses in employment contracts or severance agreements is somewhat common. Such...
Employers should observe the state minimum wage. In California, this is $16.00 per hour for all employees as of January 1, 2024. Some cities in the state have higher minimum wages. However, there are exceptions to the minimum wage law. They include; Certain...
The Cheesecake Factory, as well as Magic Touch Commercial Cleaning and Allied National Services, the two companies that provided janitorial services for the Cheesecake Factory, have finally settled a wage theft case in California that involved failure to pay some 589...