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...
Protecting The Rights Of Workers
Throughout California
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Must California employers pay workers for lactation breaks?
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...
$1 million settlement in Cheesecake Factory wage theft claims
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...
How can you file an Equal Pay Act claim in California?
Navigating the process of filing an Equal Pay Act (EPA) claim can be a complex undertaking, but with the right frame of reference, you can better ensure that your rights are protected. Before filing a claim, affected employees should have sufficient evidence of wage...
New Minimum Wage for Fast-Food Workers
California Governor Gavin Newson recently approved Assembly Bill No. 1228 that creates a new minimum wage and aims to address other concerns within the fast-food industry beginning in 2024. Fast Food Workers Will Earn At Least $20 Per Hour Beginning January 1, 2024,...
Why should on-call employees document rest and meal breaks?
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...
What jobs tend to be on call, and why is this a problem?
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...
3 types of California employees often denied overtime pay
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...
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...