No one deserves to be cheated by their employer. All too often, though, California workers aren’t paid what they’re owed. This puts them in a difficult position where they either need to request appropriate pay from their employer, which can put them at risk of...
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Labor & Employment Law
Are you an exempt employee?
Every employee in California wants to receive fair pay for the work they do. However, this is about more than just minimum wage and how high it should be. A determination about whether or not an employee is exempt is just as important. Are you exempt? So, what does it...
Did my employer illegally deduct wages from my salary?
Wage theft is a common problem for many workers in California. In some instances, they are completely unaware of their rights when it comes to what their employer can and cannot do. A way in which they might lose their rightful wages might not include the employer...
What is a meal and rest violation in California?
One of the benefits to living and working in our state is that we are blessed with robust worker protections, over and above those afforded to the rest of the country by the federal government. One such protection is that you have the right to meal and rest breaks...
Why is it important for workers to be classified correctly?
In California, it is important that workers are properly classified as to whether they are an employee or an independent contractor. Some might function under the impression that it does not make much of a difference one way or the other provided they are paid the...
What expenses can I get reimbursed for as a remote employee?
The recent global health emergency resulted in a major shift in how we think of the traditional workplace. Most California residents started working from home and many of our workplaces are now more than a physical office space. With the remote workplace becoming more...
Do you have a valid wrongful termination claim?
How do you know if your termination from employment was wrongful? The answer, unfortunately, isn’t always clear. But, in general, to have a valid wrongful termination claim in California, you must prove that your termination from employment was based on an illegal...
Can my employer withhold my bonus?
California workers have more legal protections than workers in many other states. However, you may still question what your rights are when it comes to bonuses. A bonus is defined as money promised to you in addition to your regular compensation or commission....
Addressing minimum wage violations
In California, workers are entitled to earn a minimum wage of $15.50 per hour. If the worker’s employer fails to pay them a minimum wage, it can cause the employee to suffer financial hardships, it can impact their productivity and can lead to worker exploitation. The...
Addressing requests to work off the clock
Many people enjoy their work, but also look forward to a well-deserved break when their workday is over. Some employers ask their employees to work outside of regular business hours, also referred to as work off the clock, without pay. This is against the law for...