When an employer wants to reduce an employee’s wages, it is very important for both parties to understand how this should happen. It needs to be carried out in the correct fashion or it could be a violation of the employee’s rights. It may also qualify as a form of...
Wage & Hour Claims
The main difference between federal and California wage laws
California has one of the biggest economies in the world, so it is little surprise that the laws regulating the economy are different here than in the rest of the country. California employers are subject to more laws regulating how they treat their employees, and...
What wage deductions require written authorization in California?
You, an employer, have multiple ways to deduct from employee wages lawfully. Sometimes, it is a legal requirement enforced by state or federal law, such as income taxes or garnishments. Other times, the deductions serve as contributions to specific benefits the...
What happens if your employer misclassifies you as a contractor?
Employment is in a constant state of flux. Everything from the safety regulations that apply to a job to the expectations of employees will shift over time. As the laws changes, how businesses operate changes, too. In recent years, there has been a trend of businesses...
What are some examples of wage theft?
Most employees do not have trouble getting paid. After all, employers can't expect employees to show up if they don't turn over their wages. That doesn’t mean, however, that all employees are being paid properly. Many may be the victims of wage theft without realizing...
Are you aware of the laws regarding work breaks in California?
California laws set very strict standards for many aspects of employment. One of these has to do with the breaks that employees receive. This includes required meal breaks and rest periods that employees are due when they meet specific requirements for the number of...
Unpaid overtime is a big deal: Protect your legal rights
As a non-exempt employee in the state of California, it’s likely that you’re in position to receive overtime compensation. This entitles you to 1.5 times your standard hourly rate for any hours worked in excess of eight hours per day or 40 hours per week. In the event...
Correctly categorize your California employees
Categorizing employees correctly under state and federal law can help businesses avoid serious legal sanctions. However, it can be challenging to understand whether a worker qualifies as an employee or an independent contractor. Review these factors to make sure you...
Many workers victims of wage theft
When you hear the term "wage theft" you may automatically picture someone literally stealing money from an employee. However, it is much more complex and dirty than that. Wage theft can come in many forms, including not paying workers overtime pay, failing to pay...
Pointers for employers during the holiday
Now that the holiday season has begun in earnest, there are a number of retailers who are pledging to keep their doors open for additional hours to take advantage of the extra sales that are likely to take place. After all, more people take their time during the...