Traveling nurses help fill a care gap in treatment centers and medical facilities across the state. In many cases, travel nurses hold contract positions through a third-party agency. Although the agency is the listed employer, nurses fall under the administration of...
Protecting The Rights Of Workers
Throughout California
Wage & Hour Law
What are the reasons why you might be entitled to back pay?
California is one of the states that holds employers accountable in the strictest ways when they violate employment laws. Some employees may be due back pay; these situations make you entitled to it. Understanding back pay Back pay refers to any wages an employer owes...
Pebble Beach Company agrees to settle wage theft lawsuit
One of California’s most respected resort operators has agreed to pay $630,000 to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by current and former employees over alleged violations of California labor laws. The Pebble Beach Company has not admitted any wrongdoing, and a...
What to do if your employer is illegally deducting pay
Are you concerned that your employer may be making illegal deductions from your paycheck? If you work in California, know that the state has strict laws governing wage and hour practices. Employers are prohibited from making unauthorized deductions from employees'...
When are you mandated to be paid as a construction worker in California?
Construction companies in California sometimes misclassify employees as independent contractors so they do not have to provide them with worker’s compensation coverage and other benefits. This leaves workers who are injured in on-the-job accidents vulnerable and...
How do independent contractors differ from employees?
California businesses are opting more and more to have independent contractors perform work for them. These people can perform much of the same work as regular employees but carry notable differences. This is how an independent contractor compares. Understanding...
Procedural steps for deciding a wage claim against an employer
Minimum wage laws in California have few exceptions. You, as an individual, cannot agree to accept pay below minimum wage. Employers cannot reduce wages based on tips received. If your employer failed to meet pay standards, you may file a wage claim for unpaid...
New California employment laws going into effect in 2023
Workers in California will be protected by new laws starting in 2023. Below are some important changes. Expansion of paid sick leave A new bill, AB 1041, expands employees' rights under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Under AB 1041, you can use your paid sick...
New overtime rules phased-in for agricultural workers
Most workers in California are entitled to overtime at a rate of at least 1.5 times their regular pay when they work more than eight hours in a workday, but agricultural workers in California have not always enjoyed the same rights. That changed in 2016 when...
4 important things to know about employees’ wage rights in California
If you believe your employer is failing to pay you all you are owed, the first important thing to do is know your rights. California has some of the strongest legal protections in the world for workers. Here are some basic things to understand: 1. Overtime pay should...