Protecting The Rights Of Workers
Throughout California
Both full-time and part-time workers are fundamental to most companies in California. Part-time workers carry out key duties in the same way that full-time workers do. Unfortunately, there are some misconceptions that part-time workers have fewer rights than full-time...
While many people have a five-day workweek, there are a significant number of employees who just work a few times every week. For example, a college student may have a part-time job that fits around their class schedule. They just work two days a week and take classes...
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...
California employers often rely on their contracts with workers to protect them from misconduct and negative publicity. The inclusion of non-disclosure agreements or non-disparagement clauses in employment contracts or severance agreements is somewhat common. Such...
Employers should observe the state minimum wage. In California, this is $16.00 per hour for all employees as of January 1, 2024. Some cities in the state have higher minimum wages. However, there are exceptions to the minimum wage law. They include; Certain...
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...
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...
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,...
California has robust legal protections in place to protect workers from wage and hour violations – but they’re not unlimited. If you want to file a claim about unfair wages, you have to act within the statute of limitations. That’s the timeframe within which any...
Workers in California must be paid at least the state’s minimum wage, which is more than the federal minimum wage. As of January 1, 2024, the state minimum wage is $16.00 for most employees. Employees in certain industries will see even higher state minimum wages this...