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....
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Labor & Employment Law
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...
Did I lose overtime pay due to a “time-rounding” policy?
In California, there are laws employers are expected to follow when dealing with their employees. One that employees should be full up to date about is overtime pay. While they might be paid overtime and think that their employer is being aboveboard about ensuring...
Professional employees are exempt from state wage and hour laws
Generally, California workers enjoy the protections provided to them by the state’s wage and hour laws. Some examples of these laws include those governing overtime pay and those stating when rest breaks are required. However, not all workers benefit from these laws....
Addressing unpaid overtime wages in California
In California, hourly employees are generally entitled to overtime pay at a rate of one and a half times the employee’s regular rate of pay. This includes work performed more than eight hours in a workday and more than 40 hours in a workweek. There are some exceptions...
California Supreme Court strengthens whistleblower protections
Under both California and federal laws, workers are protected from retaliation after they report something unlawful in the workplace. For example, an employer can't fire or demote a worker in retaliation for the worker's reporting of hazardous working conditions,...
Are workers entitled to a second meal break under the law?
Most California workers should be fully aware of their rights under the law to take a meal break. This is a fundamental part of their workday and employers who either deprive them of at least thirty minutes to have a meal if they work at least five hours and fewer...
Avoid these mistakes in your unpaid wages case
As a worker in California, you have a lot of legal protections. Although employers violate these protections on the regular, the burden is on you to ensure that your rights are upheld. This typically means that you’ll need to be prepared to take legal action, but that...
Misclassification and wage-and-hour litigation
Getting a new job is exciting, especially if you have been in the market for a new position to further your career. The onboarding process can feel tedious; however, it is a necessary step for all new employees to go through once they begin working for a new employer....