Protecting The Rights Of Workers
Throughout California
In the Golden State, meal and rest breaks are fundamental rights for employees, protected by some of the nation’s most stringent employment laws. Yet, these rights can become complicated for employees whose duties require them to remain on alert or to stay connected...
If you are an employee of a fast food restaurant in the State of California, your employer should pay you a minimum wage of $20 per hour. This law (AB 1228) took effect on April 1, 2024. Here is what to know about it: Is your employer a fast food restaurant? An...
Workers in a variety of professions may receive tips. Gratuities are often an important part of a worker's compensation. For example, workers in the service industries, like those working in restaurants, often accept California minimum wages in return for receiving...
In California, although there are some exceptions, most workers deserve meal and rest breaks during the day. For instance, if your workday exceeds five hours, you need to have at least a meal break and a rest break. You’re entitled to 30 minutes of unpaid time to eat,...
If you’re an employee in today’s hyper-connected world, you know that the boundaries between your work and personal life can easily fade. If you’re an employee whose employer expects you to be constantly available, you may wonder if you’re owed compensation for...
California employment laws give you a lot of protection as an employee. Yet, if you do not understand them, your employer may well take advantage. One area of employment that features clear rules and regulations involves rest breaks and meal breaks. One way that some...
Hourly workers get paid based on how long their shifts are. They clock in and out at the beginning and end of every shift, often by using a digital time clock station or specialized software on a point-of-sale system which keeps records of the exact time the employee...
Remote work is gaining traction as more companies embrace flexible arrangements to accommodate diverse employee needs and tap into a global talent pool. In California, remote workers are subject to the same labor laws as traditional in-office employees. California is...
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...
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...