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California has stronger employment laws than most other states. California statutes also go beyond what the federal government requires in many cases. Overtime pay standards are far more robust in California than they are at the federal level. Federal overtime...
When businesses violate the rights of workers, employees may need to take legal action to address that issue. Workers can file lawsuits over contract violations or discrimination. They can also pursue wage and hour lawsuits in cases where employers do not pay them...
Employees in California have very specific rights that aren’t present in many other parts of the country. One of these is the right to take breaks and meal periods. These are built into the state’s labor laws and come with very specific requirements. Because some...
Some workers are eager to put in overtime. They want to optimize their income and are happy to sacrifice time off for additional pay. Others desperately want to spend time with their families or take care of personal matters. It can be difficult to achieve those goals...
California law offers workers a variety of protections that go above what’s required by federal law. One of these is the requirement for employers to give employees time to eat a meal during their shift if they meet specific requirements. Most meal breaks are unpaid...
A sudden and unexpected end to your job can trigger a cascade of economic uncertainty. A tidy severance package can cushion the blow, but may leave you with unanswered questions. Severance packages are not mandatory in California. You may be happy to receive a parting...
California law offers relatively thorough protections for employees. Workers who don't understand their rights may fail to notice when companies violate them. They may also have unrealistic expectations about how a company should treat them. For example, employees...
Overtime laws are critical to labor regulations because they help to ensure workers are fairly compensated for extended hours beyond their standard workweek. In California, these laws are designed to protect employees by mandating additional pay for hours worked over...
Most employers by nature hate when their employees speak out, especially if that involves overtime violations. This type of employer prefers a submissive attitude while they continue to exploit and steal from their employees. If you are working extra hours and you have not compensated accordingly, you should consult an experienced California wage and hour lawyer to handle your circumstances.…
The minimum wage in California is supposed to increase to 50¢ by January 1st, 2018. The ultimate goal is to reach $15 an hour by 2023. While this is good news, it can also decrease job availability. Some small businesses are already planning to charge customers more and layoff many employees. These are some hard decisions to make but the…