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While state and federal agencies have recovered billions in stolen wages on behalf of employees, many of these issues continue to go unreported. Whether you’re a part-time employee who is working their first job or you’re a full-time supervisor for a major company,...
California workers have certain rights on the job, including those pertaining to wages and hours worked that protect employees and ensure that they get paid what they are due. It’s important to understand California’s wage and hour laws. What is California’s minimum...
There are minimum wages that Calfornia employers must pay as well as legally regulated pay for overtime and other benefits. However, it does make a difference if the employee is non-exempt; exempt employees are governed by different laws. The difference between exempt...
California fast food workers have won a hard-fought battle for higher wages after over 450 strikes staged since 2020. Confronted by a relentless series of rallies and a groundswell of public support, they've pushed the state to legislate for a dramatic hike in the...
The California Equal Pay Act is far from new. However, it has recently seen some major amendments under Governor Jerry Brown. These changes have aimed at establishing true equality regarding employee pay. What are the terms of the act? Wage and hour law prohibits...
The California Labor Commission reached a settlement in April 2023 over wage theft involving more than 300 workers at five Los Angeles-area poultry plants that underpaid their employees. The citations make the owners liable for owed wages, damages and penalties, along...
Glossary Of Employment Lawyer And Labor Board Terms California Labor Code: Defines fair labor practices in California. A San Diego labor lawyer will refer to different sections of the code when prosecuting or defending an employer who has been accused of violating San...
A study released by the Pew Research Center suggests that the gender pay gap is narrowing in California and around the country. Pew researchers reached this conclusion after studying data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of labor Statistics. The...
Over 30% of employees in California are misclassified as exempt, costing them lost wages and benefits. According to labor laws, employers must pay nonexempt workers overtime pay and provide them with benefits. However, some companies may intentionally misclassify...
Workers in California who want to make sure that their employers are complying with the state’s wage and hour law should check their pay stubs very carefully. Pay stubs also reveal how much of their pay is being withheld to pay state and local income taxes, make...