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Many workers may consider openly discussing wages a social taboo. As a result, employees such as yourself might not want to discuss their salaries with colleagues. You might worry about getting in trouble or even losing your job for having these conversations. But did...
In California, there are strict labor laws to ensure fair compensation for employees. One crucial aspect of employment law is overtime pay, which can be a complex and nuanced topic. If you are an employee, what compensation must be part of your overtime calculations?...
California workers facing wage-related issues have a powerful tool at their disposal: filing a wage claim. This legal process allows employees to take action against employers for committing pay violations, including unpaid overtime, missed meal breaks and incorrect...
Despite having extensive workplace protections, many California workers are cheated out of the wages they’re owed. Sometimes this is chalked up to sheer negligence on the part of the employer, but in other instances employers intentionally avoid paying their workers...
Wage theft is a serious violation of labor law. It can hurt the livelihoods of workers in California if left unchecked. If you suspect that you are a victim of wage theft, you can take action. It is important to keep some key points in mind to help with your report....
Finding deductions on your pay stub can be normal, including contributions for taxes, insurance premiums and retirement benefits. But if you notice unfamiliar and unusual items, they could be enough reason to approach your employer and ask for more information. You...
In California, employees have the right to take meal and rest periods. However, there are employees who are unaware of this. In addition, some of them could be unsure how to respond when their employers violate the laws on meal and rest breaks. According to the...
Mistakes in scheduling may result in free time for some employees at work. In California, state law mandates that employers issue what's called "reporting time pay" to their personnel if there is a lack of work or an interruption of operations. You may seek reporting...
Stepping away from work is essential for recharging, managing personal matters or spending valuable time with loved ones. But what happens if you’ve exhausted your leave or your workplace does not offer any at all? Knowing when you might be entitled to an unpaid leave...
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced it had reached a $5 million settlement in a wage theft case -- one of the largest settlements of its kind in history. The case involves 476 workers who worked in the poultry industry in California. After an...