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If you have kept up with employment law at all over the last few years in California, then you know there has been significant debate about what it means to be an independent contractor. There has been years of back and forth over whether or not companies are taking advantage of independent contractors or “gig …
Many employees in the state of California work for tips. However, we also realize that there is significant confusion about the laws surrounding tips in this state. Here, we want to briefly discuss the California tip laws because we think that you need to know your rights when it comes to keeping the wages that …
The consensus of health professionals over the last few decades is that second-hand tobacco smoke is indeed a health hazard. However, federal law usually does not require that employers provide smoke-free workplaces for their workers. That said, counties and cities can choose to regulate smoking laws in the workplace in California. Here, we want to …
Most people are familiar with the term paid time off or PTO. However, we know that many individuals may not quite understand the laws surrounding PTO in California. In this state, we need to point out that employers are not required to provide any paid vacation or PTO for their employees. That being said, a …
Few things generate more confusion than overtime pay in California. Much of this confusion revolves around the purposeful obfuscation of these laws on the part of employers, particularly when it comes to trying to get out of paying workers. Here, we want to discuss what California law says about paying overtime in this state. What …
California workers deserve to be paid fairly. This includes receiving payment for all hours worked as well as payments for any agreed-upon commissions. California has long been known as a worker-friendly state, particularly when it comes to laws protecting wages. Here, we want to discuss the most common wage and hour laws that you need …
Whistleblower laws are put into place at the federal level and at the state level to help prevent employees from being retaliated against for reporting various violations of law or public policy. For example, whistleblower laws can help protect a person who comes forward to report sexual harassment or discrimination in the workplace. These laws …
California has long been a fierce protector of employee rights. This is particularly true when it comes to ensuring that workers get paid appropriate wages. Not only does California strictly enforce minimum wage requirements and overtime laws, but they are also strict about how employees are classified. But, does California have any laws related to …
California has long been known to have strong protections for employees, and it was one of the first states in the US to require employers to provide paid sick leave. California’s paid sick leave law is known as the Healthy Workplace, Healthy Family Act of 2014, and applies to all employers in the state. It …
Jury duty may be something that most people dread, but it is an obligation many adults must participate in. Refusing to participate in jury duty without having an acceptable reason not to is illegal. Understandably, participating in jury duty can create a financial hardship for many working people. It is important to understand whether or …
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Brenda D.
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