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Workers in California have rights that aren’t present in other states. Some of these have to do with the classification of that worker. Some workers are considered employees and have significant protections, but others are independent contractors who have fewer...
There are plenty of sayings about age, such as “age is just a number” and “sixty is the new forty.” Today’s older adults are indeed enjoying better health and more vitality than previous generations. Age isn’t a barrier to pursuing new goals or changing careers....
In many cases, a pay cut is completely legal. An employer does have the right to reduce someone’s pay, just as they have the right to give an employee a raise for exemplary work or for staying with the company for a specific amount of time. However, there are some...
If you are conducting interviews to bring on a new employee, you may want to simply learn more about them and see if they are a good fit for the business. This could lead you to ask questions about their family life, such as asking if they are married, if they have...
Hourly workers and those paid a relatively low salary are eligible for overtime compensation under federal employment laws. Their employers may need to provide at least 150% of their typical hourly wages if they work more than 40 hours. Overtime wage rights come from...
The Private Attorneys General Act of 2004, commonly known as PAGA, is a California labor law that allows employees to step into the role of a state regulator. Under PAGA, workers can file lawsuits on behalf of themselves, other employees and the State of California...
California employees have the benefit of some of the most protective labor laws in the country. Many facets of employee benefits and pay are covered by state laws. One that some people may not know about is how final paychecks must be handled. The conditions of the...
Class actions are seen as tools for consumer protection or labor fairness. However, there is a side to them that is not often discussed: how they can be used to quietly damage a competitor’s reputation or drain their resources. This tactic is becoming more common in...
Employers generally need to track the time worked by their employees. Even workers paid on a salary basis have to clock in and out to demonstrate when they were on the job. For hourly workers, time clock records determine how much they earn. Businesses generally have...
Employees in California have very specific rights that are built into state law. Some of these rights are above and beyond what other states offer. It’s critical that all employees in this state understand their rights so they can ensure their employers comply with...