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Relationships between employers and their employees can be tricky, considering even the simplest concerns arising from employment could have legal implications based on federal and state laws. Some matters can be easy to settle, but others, such as issues involving...
California has some of the nation’s strongest employee protection laws, but the government agencies tasked with enforcing them lack the resources they need to hold employers accountable for wage theft and other violations. The California Labor Commissioner’s Office...
California views itself as more progressive than other states regarding gender equality. Still, that view may actually be inaccurate in certain regards. For one, the gender pay gap still exists even after all this time in the state. Understanding why such a gap still...
Fast food workers remain a vital part of the restaurant industry in California. However, they might not always receive proper compensation for their work, and a movement exists to increase the minimum wage. Workers may need to understand that even if the law changes,...
California has numerous laws to protect employees working for private and public employers in the state. Some of these laws protect employees' rights to be paid fairly for all hours completed, overtime compensation, and fringe benefits. Despite these laws, some...
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...