Protecting The Rights Of Workers
Throughout California
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Under California law, employees have specific rights concerning meal breaks and rest breaks. Many employees don't understand these rights, and some employers take advantage of that. One way this happens is by requiring workers to respond to phone or walkie-talkie...
Employees in California are entitled to certain rights regarding work hours and pay, including payment for overtime hours. California employment laws provide some of the strongest protections in the world for employees. If you suspect that your wage and hour rights...
If you have not received the wages your employer owes you, you can file a claim to recover them. You must complete this process within a certain timeframe, and an employment law attorney can provide more information about that, as well as represent you in your wage...
The Supreme Court of California recently ruled that missed meal and rest break premiums are wages. Additionally, unpaid wages must be paid retroactively to the employee, or else the employer can face fines and other consequences. The ruling helps to ensure that...
California saw new wage laws take effect in early 2022. However, in spite of them, which result in hefty penalties against employers for wage theft, fast food workers claim they are owed thousands of dollars. What’s the situation with the fast-food industry? The...