Of all the landmark changes to California employment law that occurred in 2019, one of the most significant affects how a business can classify the workers it hires. In order to avoid the state’s basic wage and benefit laws, some businesses have attempted to label...
The holidays are approaching, and California workers may be wondering what their rights are if they must work over Christmas or the New Year’s holidays. The following is a brief overview of holiday work under California law, but know that this post does not contain...
We live in perilous and unprecedented times. These times have seen many of our jobs eliminated, while others have transitioned to remote work. And, for those lucky enough to have the ability to work from home, there may be questions on what employers are supposed to...
Those working in sales-based positions understand the instability of relying on commissions for part or all of their salary. Your performance is directly related to your success. So when you achieve a sales goal, you need to make sure your employer pays you correctly....
California law, specifically section 2802, provides that employers have to reimburse an employee’s expenses and other losses. Section 2802 is a broad law. It includes more typical employment expenses, such as gas and miles, the cost of necessary continuing education,...
Whether California residents realize it or not, the way their job is classified has an important federal tax implications. It affects how federal income, social security and Medicare taxes are paid. It also affects how one files their tax return. It can also have an...
Restaurant servers, hair stylists, cab drivers and others in the service industry in California rely on tips from customers to supplement their wages. However, sometimes an employer tries to retain or otherwise stop a worker from keeping the tips they earned through...
Nearly every San Diego resident has had a job they didn’t like. Switching jobs is common and sometimes a person quits a job for another opportunity, or they are fired. If an employee is terminated, they may wonder when they will be receiving their last paycheck. There...
For many professionals, 2020 has been defined by working from home. According to a poll from Gallup, 62% of working Americans have done their job from home at some point over the past six months. That is twice the percentage reporting the same thing back in March. For...
Are you over 16 with no school responsibilities? Are you a worker in a non-exempt role? If so, California law says that you do not have to work more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week at your regular rate of pay. You get overtime if you go over the limit, with a...