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Overtime Laws: What Are You Owed for Your Seventh Day of Work?
Laws on overtime pay are some of the most important protections that hourly workers have, preventing workers from being forced to work an excessive number of hours and ensuring they are properly compensated for the extra hours that they do work. California labor laws generally discourage employers from having their employees work more than… Read More »
Most Common Labor Violations
California and federal law include a number of protections for workers in the state. Many employers violate these laws, either intentionally or unintentionally, and are vulnerable to labor law claims as a result. See below to learn about the most common labor law violations in California, and reach out to a dedicated California employment… Read More »
What to Look For in an NDA / Confidentiality Agreement in CA
Many employers require employees to sign confidentiality agreements or non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) when they interview for a position or before signing on as an employee. These NDAs can protect employers from an employee using confidential company information to help a competitor or otherwise harm the company’s financial interests. NDAs and other agreements that restrict… Read More »
How to Prove a Case Under the Equal Pay Act
The Equal Pay Act protects employees across the United States from discrimination in pay based on gender. Under the terms of the Act, if two employees of different genders perform substantially the same job duties, they should get the same pay unless there are objective, non-gender-based reasons for the difference. An employer who pays… Read More »
What to Do if an Employer Rejects FMLA/CFRA Leave?
Workers in California are entitled to take job-protected leave to attend to medical issues affecting themselves and qualifying family members. Workers are guaranteed these protections by overlapping, but distinct, federal and state employee protection laws. If your employer denies you your legally-protected leave, you have certain legal rights and remedies. Continue reading to learn… Read More »
Coworker Harassment: The Need For Protected Status and Severe/Pervasive Standard
Federal and state laws prohibit employers from engaging in or permitting harassment of employees in the workplace. Workplace harassment can take many forms, but as a general matter, it concerns hostile conduct committed by supervisors or coworkers targeted at an employee based on an aspect of the employee that is legally protected. Below, we… Read More »
Employer Liability for Independent Contractor: 1099
We’ve seen a recent fight in California over the definition of “independent contractor.” In the new gig economy world, companies like Uber and Lyft offer flexible work opportunities but seek to keep those workers defined as independent contractors, even when they work near full-time for one employer. With the passage of Proposition 22 in… Read More »
What to Know About California’s Fair Pay Act?
In 2016, California put into effect the Fair Pay Act. The Act was intended to give employees an easier path for claiming unlawful pay discrimination, including by expanding the understanding of when two employees should be considered equal, and by protecting employees who want to talk about their wages with co-workers in order to… Read More »
Salesperson Overtime Exemption and California Law
California law guarantees certain protections for employees across the state, including things like minimum wage, workers’ compensation, and additional pay for working overtime. There are, however, exceptions to the general protections afforded to employees. Some protections do not apply to certain types of employees or that apply differently. Continue reading to learn about the… Read More »
What Are Illegal Firing Practices in California?
California law provides strong protections for employees against wrongful termination and other discriminatory conduct. Employers who terminate workers for unlawful reasons face the prospect of owing back wages, benefits, and significant additional damages to aggrieved former employees. Continue reading for a discussion of illegal firing practices in California, and speak with an experienced California… Read More »
