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When employers fail to pay wages properly, the employee or worker could take legal action by filing a wage claim. This process is typically straightforward, requiring additional procedures based on the situation. It all begins by filling out and submitting the correct...
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...
Thousands of businesses exist in California, some employing thousands while others may only have an employee or two. But in all cases, the issue of wages and paying employees can be contentious. Wage and hour issues can stem from a variety of causes - A business...
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...
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,...
Lawmakers in California passed a bill in 2022 that makes it easier for authorities to prosecute employers for wage theft, but it does not seem to have made much of a difference. The San Diego Labor Commissioner’s Office received almost 15,000 wage theft claims between...
As an employee in California, you have rights regarding payment for your work hours. However, wage and hour issues can arise in any industry, and knowing what to do is crucial if you're not getting paid for all of the time you've worked. Employment rules for paying...
Over the past fifty years, women have made incredible gains in the workforce in California. They have fully moved into a wide variety of industries. Many families stake their financial futures on the income that a woman brings in. But this importance has not entirely...
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...