Sometimes, we need to stay at work longer than usual because there is a lot to do. Busy days can happen often or sparingly. But no matter their frequency, your boss must pay you for the extra time you worked outside of the law’s established working hours. If your...
The workforce, especially now, has become complicated. Gig and contractor work has become increasingly popular, and for employers, properly determining how employees are classified is increasingly important. This is because job misclassification is legally actionable...
If starting a family is in your plans, one of your concerns could be the security of your job. When your employer learns that you are pregnant, and that you plan on taking time off of work for maternity leave, what’s stopping them from simply firing you now so as not...
Sadly, too many employers in the San Diego still misclassify workers as independent contractors. But for the misclassification, these workers would receive the benefit of minimum wage laws and other valuable workplace rights and protections which California law offers...
You may have heard that rideshare company Uber has a history of misclassifying their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. It turns out that many other companies do the same thing, causing many workplace disputes between workers and their...
Employment law and potential violations committed by employers can be problematic for workers. With the ongoing health challenges impacting people across the nation and currently worsening in California, it is easy to forget that employers are still required to adhere...
We live in perilous and unprecedented times. These times have seen many of our jobs eliminated, while others have transitioned to remote work. And, for those lucky enough to have the ability to work from home, there may be questions on what employers are supposed to...
Those working in sales-based positions understand the instability of relying on commissions for part or all of their salary. Your performance is directly related to your success. So when you achieve a sales goal, you need to make sure your employer pays you correctly....
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...