There are federal laws and California state statutes that establish the right to compensation for time worked. Hourly employees have certain legal protections entitling them to wages for the time that they work. Not only must employers pay workers consistently for all...
Wage And Hour Claims
Can California employers alter worker timesheets?
Timesheets, also sometimes called time cards or time records, are a key component of an average employment arrangement. These documents contain information about when employees have worked so that companies can reimburse them appropriately. Hourly workers receive...
3 things to know about minimum wage in California
Employees in California have considerable protections under state law. One of these is being paid at least the state minimum wage. Understanding minimum wage laws in California is crucial, for both employees and employers. Here are three key aspects to keep in mind:...
Are no-overtime policies a violation of California laws?
California has expanded employment law protections when compared with many other states. State lawmakers have enacted laws that do not exist at the federal level and expanded existing federal protections for the benefit of California workers. As a result, overtime...
Wage and hour challenges that independent contractors often encounter
Freedom and flexibility are undeniable perks in the fast-paced freelancing and independent contracting world. However, with this newfound independence comes a set of wage and hour challenges that independent contractors often face. As businesses increasingly turn to...
Employer wage theft robs workers of $50 billion annually
Wage theft as a social issue does not get the attention that it deserves. Many people are dismissive of wage theft. They assume that when employers manipulate time clock records or otherwise seek to diminish what they pay individual employees, affected workers only...
Why misclassified workers may need to file a wage claim
Independent contractors or self-employed professionals have different rights than standard employees do. In theory, they set their own wages and, therefore, have fewer legal protections related to the pay that they receive. Independent contractors have to pay more...
Why the California minimum wage is going up in 2024
The California Department of Finance recently announced in a letter that the state's minimum wage must increase from $15.50 to $16 per hour. The new minimum wage, which is set to go into effect Jan. 1, is due to an inflation adjustment required by state law....
What if my employer is paying below minimum wage?
California, known for its vibrant economy and diverse industries, has robust labor laws in place to protect workers’ rights. Among these laws, the state’s minimum wage stands as a crucial pillar to help ensure fair compensation for employees across various sectors....
How California rules on unpaid work deviate from federal law
Hourly workers generally have the right to demand compensation for any time committed to their jobs. Workers deserve the promised pay they negotiated when they perform their job as expected by their employer, and they should receive full pay for all of the time that...