Age discrimination isn't something everyone deals with, but for those who do, it's a devastating kind of discrimination to face. Instead of being supported for years of service and learning, you end up being mistreated just because you're a few years older than others...
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Here’s what you need to know about meal and rest breaks
It's important for employees to get appropriate meal and rest breaks. Just like drinking enough water prevents dehydration, getting enough breaks for food and rest help avoid accidents on the job.Employees need to be treated kindly and fairly in the workplace. Just...
Employers have to be fair with meal periods and breaks
In California, employment laws protect employees from working too much for too little pay or benefits. State wage and hour laws include information on the minimum wage, overtime meals, breaks and rights to employee leave.Lawsuits filed by employees sometimes include...
Can I work “off the clock” legally?
Working "off the clock" is a reality for many employees in various businesses, depending on the nature of the job and the area of employment. While there are some exceptions, working off the clock is not generally acceptable under modern employment law.If you believe...
Independent contractor or employee? Get the wage you deserve
Some employers take advantage of the fact that their employees need work, and they sometimes take steps to try to avoid paying minimum wage. That isn't fair to employees, and it often is only legal because of unfair loopholes. However, there are cases when employees...
We need a better perspective on ageism
When you were young, you probably saw older people as different from you. Depending on your perspective, you may have honored them as deep compendiums of valuable knowledge. Or, maybe you judged them as examples of a dying, outmoded system.As you've grown older...
Understanding overtime laws in California for hourly workers
Not everyone receives overtime pay, which can make employment laws confusing to some. People may simply assume that they aren't entitled to overtime pay for their work. In reality, unless you are a salaried worker, your employer should be paying you at least time and...
Why are payday laws important to those in California?
Whether you're a teen or an executive in his or her 50s, you're entitled to a paycheck that is timely. State payday laws are in place to make sure that businesses don't delay payments to their employees.If you work for a business with more than five employees, know...
Is your employer illegally refusing to pay you overtime?
If you are an hourly worker, you should receive overtime pay whenever you work more than 40 hours in a given work week. In fact, federal law mandates that all employers must pay workers at least 150 percent their regular wages for all hours over 40 worked during any...
Is your employer paying you unfairly?
We work because we need to be able to support ourselves and our families. If employers pay their workers less than they deserve, caring for a family can become impossible. Unfair pay or forcing you to work without pay is illegal. Here is what you can do if your...