California Employment Law Blog

In California, rest breaks and meal periods are fundamental to employment law. Recognizing their importance in maintaining a productive and healthy work environment, the state has enacted specific regulations to ensure that employees receive appropriate rest periods. Compliance with rest break regulations can be complex, and wronged employees can file employment complaints.…

There are many practices that employers engage that could disadvantage their employees. California has long helped to lead the way in protecting workers’ rights in large part by having employment rules that seek to protect employees from abusive practices. California wage and hour statutes often provide more benefits to employees than the…

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 instance, the minimum wage of Los Angeles is $16.78…

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 overtime pay, which provides employees additional compensation for working beyond their standard hours.…

Unfortunately, not all employers pay their employees the correct amount. If you spot a discrepancy in your wages, your first option is to point out the error to your employer. In some cases, however, the employer may have known what they are doing all along and refuse to pay you…

California workers expect to receive payment for the hours worked at the end of their pay period, on their regularly scheduled payday. However, for many reasons, employees don’t always receive prompt payments. Fortunately, payday laws exist to protect people working in the Golden State. California’s payday laws Most states must…

Knowing whether your work commute or waiting time while working on-call qualifies as paid work time is essential in California. According to California’s wage and hour laws, any work performed on behalf of an organization is compensable. However, limitations and exceptions apply and the following provides considerations that can help…

Understandably, California workers want to know they’re receiving fair wages. With pay-related discussions being a hot-button issue with many employers, this situation leaves workers longing for clarity. Fortunately for workers, lawmakers in certain states and cities are pushing for employers to follow pay transparency laws. What is pay transparency? Pay…

Staying gainfully employed in California is a major priority for many millions of people. You not only want to stay working full time but also receive your fair wages. This means being aware of any overtime pay to which you are entitled. Knowing how overtime works can help you monitor…