California employee rights are a little more encompassing than federal employee rights are – but if you’re an employee in this state, what are you entitled to?
In the state of California, employees have a right to:
You’re also entitled to several other rights. If you believe your employer has violated any of your rights – even those not listed here – you may want to talk to a Glendale employment lawyer as soon as possible.
When employees perform substantially similar work under similar working conditions that requires similar skill, effort and responsibility, employers must pay them the same rate regardless of gender, race or ethnicity. The only exceptions are when employees are paid based on a:
Most employees are entitled to meal and rest breaks that correspond to how long they’ve worked. Provided that you’re not an exempt employee, you’re entitled to:
Under the Family Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, and the California Family Rights Act, or CFRA, employees who are eligible can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave under certain conditions, such as:
In California, you’re entitled to overtime pay in some cases.
Hours Worked | Rate |
8 or more per day | Time and a half |
40 or more per workweek | Time and a half |
7th consecutive day in one workweek | Time and a half |
12 or more per day | Double time |
Over 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day in a workweek | Double time |
The term time and a half refers to one and a half times the employee’s regular rate of pay, so if the regular rate is $10 per hour, the time and a half rate is $15 per hour.
The term double time refers to twice the employee’s regular rate of pay, so if the regular rate is $10 per hour, the double time rate is $20 per hour.
Discrimination is illegal in the workplace. Employees are entitled to a workplace free from:
As of January 1 of this year, California law prohibits employers from:
If you believe your employer has violated your rights, you could benefit from talking to a Glendale employee rights attorney as soon as possible.
Call us at 818-805-6145 for a free case evaluation now. We may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
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