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If your employer did not give you the legally required meal or rest breaks, you may be entitled to compensation. California labor laws protect workers by requiring these breaks during a typical workday. When employers fail to follow the law, workers have the right to...
When you're misclassified as an independent contractor instead of an employee, it affects more than your paycheck. One big impact is how it changes your access to retirement benefits. If you're unsure about your classification, it's important to understand what you're...
In California, calculating overtime pay isn’t just about paying employees time-and-a-half for hours worked beyond 40 in a week. California’s labor laws require employers to include more than just an employee’s base salary when calculating overtime. Understanding how...
If your paycheck misses commissions you earned, take action. In California, the law protects your right to collect unpaid commissions from your employer. By following a clear process, you can recover the money you worked for. Understand how commissions are defined...
You have multiple federal and state protections as a worker. Amongst them are safeguards against workplace discrimination. While that might give you some peace of mind, if you’re reading this post then there’s a good chance that your employer has failed to provide you...
In California, unlawful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee for reasons that violate state or federal law. This can include discrimination based on race, gender, age, or retaliation for whistleblowing. California's "at-will" employment policy allows...
Healthcare, retirement and paid leave are the pillars of a secure work life for many. When an "independent contractor" designation blocks access to these benefits, it is time to question whether that designation is accurate. Knowing your true employment status can...
A missed lunch here or a skipped break there might seem insignificant at first. When caught in the daily grind, you can easily lose track of these crucial periods. Still, frequent disregard for your legal right to meal and rest breaks can have serious consequences,...
Many employees feel like the hours in their workday aren't enough for everything they need to do. For some, deciding to put in a little extra time to finish tasks might come from personal choice. But for others, it's their employers who ask for it. You might feel...
California uses the ABC Test to determine if a worker is an employee or independent contractor. A worker can only be an independent contractor if the company can show: A: They don't control how the person does their work B: The work isn't part of what the company...