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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...
Most hourly employees in California are protected under the Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA. If you believe that your employer is holding back some of your pay, you can file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division, or WHD, of the U.S. Department of Labor. Who can...
Employees in California are allowed to work and earn overtime. However, the laws for overtime are different in the state compared with the federal laws. Both employers and employees should know how California’s overtime law works and how it differs from the federal...
For most people, earning a living in California means working for a company. If everything goes smoothly at your job, you'll get paid fairly for the time you spend at work. However, this doesn't always happen. If you suspect you're the victim of a wage and hour...
Several companies hire people to work for them and label them as independent contractors instead of actual employees of the organization. In some instances, these labels are not correct, leading to potential problems for workers down the line. Employers may do this in...