Perhaps you have a job that allows you reimbursement for certain expenses. Like many California employers, your employer might require you to submit documentation for any reimbursement requests. This is generally fine. Employers are allowed to request documentation...
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Know the rules to get paid when earning commissions
Commission-based employment is common in many California industries. In general, it is meant to be an incentive for workers who are selling a product or service. When they make a sale, they will receive a portion of the price. For example, an automobile salesperson...
Has your employer failed to give you with duty-free meal breaks?
You have a lot of protections as a California worker. But the onus is on you to act to protect yourself. If you don’t, then your employer can trample those rights without repercussion, which could negatively impact your mental health and your financial well-being....
Signs you’ve been subjected to job misclassification
You have varying levels of workplace protections depending on how your job is classified. In the age of the gig economy, many workers are classified as independent contractors, which shields employers from certain kinds of taxation and certain forms of liability. But...
What constitutes a wrongful termination?
Being unemployed is difficult to navigate and cope with following a job loss. This is often intensified when you believe that you were wrongfully fired. While it is natural to feel as though you should not have loss your job, if your termination was for a legal...
Tests for job classifications
Understanding whether you are classified as an employee or an independent contractor in California is crucial. It impacts whether you are entitled to employment benefits and rights. The state employs two main tests for this determination: the ABC test and the Borello...
California loan officers have the right to their commissions
It is a common practice in the financial services industry to pay loan officers a commission. Commissions are legal in California in most cases, but they are subject to some parameters: Commissions are supposed to be a percentage of a product or service an employee...
The many forms of workplace retaliation
California is known as a state that provides numerous protections to workers. As a California employee, you are entitled to fair treatment at your workplace. When you report illegal activities or practices at your workplace, or become a whistleblower, you might find...
Pursuing a claim for misclassification
Although the term “independent contractor” may seem like just a fancy way to label a worker, there are distinct differences between this type of role and an employment relationship. Each has its own set of rights and expectations. Main differences In an employment...
Can my boss take my tips or wages to pay for skipped checks?
If you work in the service industry in San Diego, California, you rely on tips. Even for those that are paid a living wage, tips are still a huge part of your compensation. However, some employers try to deduct tips or wages from employees to cover the cost of skipped...