When wage and hour cases are discussed in San Diego and across California, people might automatically assume it relates to hourly workers who are not getting what they are supposed to get under the law. It can even extend to tipped employees and overtime. However,...
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Understanding exempt and non-exempt categories under the FLSA
Anyone who has worked in the United States has most likely heard the terms “exempt employee” and “non-exempt employee.” The word “exempt” refers to the mandatory overtime and minimum wage requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a New Deal law that was...
Can I be reimbursed for expenses when working from home?
The last few years have been nothing short of revolutionary in terms of the abrupt shift from working in an office to working from home. Many California residents continue to work from home and will likely continue to do so permanently. Working from home has...
California that protect against employer discrimination and retaliation
As California employee, laws protect you against discrimination and retaliation from your employer. Those laws also protect you if you are a job applicant. If you wish to file a complaint, you should remember that you must file your complaint within one year. What...
Helping you navigate meal and break violations in California
Like most employees in California, you likely work 8 or more hours of the day. During that time frame, it is likely that you will have one or two meals. Additionally, you will often find yourself needing a break from your work tasks, whether it is to get some fresh...
Should you accept a severance agreement from your employer?
No one wants to be terminated from their job. It can put you in a tough spot, both emotionally and financially. If your employer offers you a severance agreement, you may think it’s a blessing in disguise. After all, at least you’re getting money on your way out the...
What is the learned professional exemption?
Available overtime hours for employees rank high on almost every employee’s “got-to-have” list, especially in times of high inflation and rising costs. Federal law, specifically the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), exempts certain types of employees from overtime...
Are you a victim of wage theft?
As a California worker, you may think wage theft means not receiving your paycheck on time, or not getting paid your full wages. However, there are many different things under California law that constitute wage theft, and it is important to be aware of them. Minimum...
When is my employer required to pay me overtime?
You work hard every day during your regular workweek. Sometimes the nature of the job or your employer’s policies require you to work beyond your standard workweek. If so, you may be owed overtime pay under California law. When must a worker be paid overtime? Under...
Women have the right to pump breast milk in the workplace
When a woman in California has a baby, she may choose to breastfeed her child. If you are breastfeeding and must return to work before your child is weaned, it is likely that you will need to pump breast milk during the day so your milk supply keeps up with your...