Labor & Employment Law

California’s laws regarding tips are strict. Under California law, tips belong solely to workers. Owners, supervisors and managers may not take any portion of an employee’s tips. But there are situations in which this doesn’t occur, and employees lose out on their...

Recently California Governor Gavin Newson signed Assembly Bill No. 1003 into law. This statute is important for many California workers because it makes intentional theft of wages a felony. Those who are perpetrators of the crime can now find themselves charged with...

Many employees have enjoyed the conveniences of working from home, but the new work environment may not be all good news. Some employers have been taking advantage of their employees who work from home, and spotting this illegal behavior may be harder than you think....

There is constant economic pressure on employers in the San Diego area to keep their labor costs down. There are legitimate ways for business to lower their labor costs, but California law protects businesses from taking steps that are unfair to this state’s workers....

Periodically, the laws are changed to provide better wages for hourly workers. In California, with the dawn of a new year, hourly workers will receive an increase. For San Diego workers, it is important to be aware of the major and minor details of these new laws to...

When workers quit their jobs, they typically need to notify their employers and give them a specific date that they will be leaving. This is generally so the employer is not left in a situation where they cannot find a replacement fast enough. This is at times more...

Caregivers are among the most unsung workers throughout California. Tasked with helping people who need significant attention, these workers face physical and emotional strain in doing their jobs. To make their circumstances more difficult, these are some of the most...

Employees of the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim suffered a setback in their battle for higher wages recently. The employees were asking for higher wages under a local ordinance that applies to Anaheim.  The 2018 ordinance, called Measure L, called for businesses in...

Many people wonder if it makes a difference to be classified as an employee or independent contractor. It does. An employee has access to benefits and protections that independent contractors lack. Also, independent contractors end up paying more on taxes than...

California law provides many benefits to workers who are employed by a separate employer. Some of these benefits require the employer to pay all or a portion of the benefit, and many employers are therefore motivated to classify employees so that they do not qualify...