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Many people in California depend on money from their jobs to earn a living. That's why it's understandably upsetting when you believe an employer rightfully owes you wages. Fortunately, California employees can take action to receive owed wages by filing wage claims...
Unpaid wages can be a big problem, and it's not always easy to tell if your California employer owes you any. After all, they're not just going to come out and say it. Fortunately, there are a few tell-tale signs that your employer might play fast and loose with your...
You may be entitled to overtime wages if you work more than 40 hours a week for your California employer. Your overtime wage is 150% of your average wage during a given pay period. For instance, if you typically earn $10 an hour, your overtime wage would be $15. There...
When California companies misclassify employees as independent contractors, the government does not receive payroll taxes to fund Social Security and Medicare, and workers are denied rights to overtime pay, family and medical leave, unemployment insurance and the...
Wage theft is a growing problem in many industries and can have devastating consequences for workers. If you believe you have been a wage theft victim, taking action and protecting your rights is essential. In this article, we'll discuss wage theft, how to recognize...
Wage and hour laws refer to any legislation that concerns fair pay and working hours. In 2023, various new wage and hour laws are enacted in California. Minimum wage changes One of the biggest changes in California's employment laws involves minimum wage protections....
If you have not been paid the wages you're owed, or if your hours have been cut without proper notice in California, you may have a wage/hour claim. In order to make a successful claim, it is important to have the right documents to support your case. Your employment...
Do you believe that you have been the victim of wage theft in California? Wage theft is a crime that occurs more often than you may think. If this is the case, filing your claim is the first step to getting justice. Why do you need to file a complaint? The federal...
Many states have been raising their minimum wages for workers, but people may get confused when talking about which workers are affected. Tipped employee minimum wages are $2.13 on the federal level. Some states, like California, have raised tipped minimum wages to...
Numerous federal and state laws cover employees who are not compensated for minimum wage and overtime payments. A qualifying worker has to file a complaint with the Department of Labor agency. Reporting a violation of wage and hour laws in California is done in a few...