Protecting The Rights Of Workers
Throughout California
The Department of Labor (DOL) has established regulations governing overtime pay to ensure fair compensation for workers. These rules are especially significant in California, a state known for its comprehensive labor laws. Here, you will learn more about DOL's...
Workers in a variety of professions may receive tips. Gratuities are often an important part of a worker's compensation. For example, workers in the service industries, like those working in restaurants, often accept California minimum wages in return for receiving...
In California, although there are some exceptions, most workers deserve meal and rest breaks during the day. For instance, if your workday exceeds five hours, you need to have at least a meal break and a rest break. You’re entitled to 30 minutes of unpaid time to eat,...
As an employee, the last thing you may be expecting is a pay cut. Nonetheless, wages can be reduced. Typically, wage reductions happen when a company is struggling financially or an employee has agreed to take on a new position that involves fewer responsibilities. ...
Following a landmark decision, California employees recently gained significant new protections. The state’s Business and Professions Code (BP) Section 16600.1 was updated to disallow non-compete agreements in employment. Employers were given up to the 14th of...
If you’re an employee in today’s hyper-connected world, you know that the boundaries between your work and personal life can easily fade. If you’re an employee whose employer expects you to be constantly available, you may wonder if you’re owed compensation for...
California employment laws give you a lot of protection as an employee. Yet, if you do not understand them, your employer may well take advantage. One area of employment that features clear rules and regulations involves rest breaks and meal breaks. One way that some...
Hourly workers get paid based on how long their shifts are. They clock in and out at the beginning and end of every shift, often by using a digital time clock station or specialized software on a point-of-sale system which keeps records of the exact time the employee...
You get a new job, and you are talking with your coworkers during a break when you find out that you make much less money than they do. You’re doing the same job, but your starting rate is lower than what they got when they signed on. You go to your boss and ask why...
Most employees in California do have a right to take specific breaks. For instance, for every four hours that someone works, they should get a rest break for 10 minutes. If they have to work more than five hours, then they should also be given a meal break. This can...