Whether California residents realize it or not, the way their job is classified has an important federal tax implications. It affects how federal income, social security and Medicare taxes are paid. It also affects how one files their tax return. It can also have an...
Are you over 16 with no school responsibilities? Are you a worker in a non-exempt role? If so, California law says that you do not have to work more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week at your regular rate of pay. You get overtime if you go over the limit, with a...
If people do not receive all of their wages from their employers, they need to file a wage claim. According to the Department of Industrial Relations, a wage claim can help people recover the wages they have not received. Once people file a claim, officials look into...
While it is important for your employer to grant you a period of rest as required by California law, your rights go further than simply stopping your work related activities. A rest period grants you leeway to depart the workplace if you desire. If an employer tries...
California workers like you deserve every benefit and right owed to you. Unfortunately, some employers will try to shirk their duties. They do not want to give you the full benefits of employment. For that reason, they may misclassify you. The misclassification of...
A landmark 2018 case in California is affecting the scrupulousness of employers all across the state. In Roderick Magadia v. Wal-Mart Associates, Inc, a terminated Wal-Mart stock associate led a class-action lawsuit over the details on his paycheck. The judge ordered...
From 2017 through 2019, the case of Robert Magadia v. Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. drew attention from news outlets all around the state of California. It was a case where Wal-Mart employees sued the company for wage statements that did not comply with state law....
The current public health crisis has led millions of employees to work from home. If you are among these workers, you may be racking up work-related charges on personal devices. Your bills may have increased if you've modified your internet and phone plans to...
Are California car salespersons entitled to paid rest breaks? Yes. What is the paid rest break requirement in California for car salesmen and car sales women? California car salespersons are entitled to 10-minute paid rest break for every four-hour work period, or...
In California, if an employer fires or terminates an employee, the employer must immediately pay the employee all unpaid wages at the time. If an employee quits his or her employment, the employer shall pay the employee all unpaid wages with 72 hours. (Labor Code §§...