California work laws – also known as labor laws – are a set of rules that require employers to treat employees fairly. These laws affect hours, wages and working conditions, and companies have to follow them all or face legal repercussions. California work laws also cover things like: Wage theft Unpaid wages Unpaid overtime Unpaid sales commissions Safety and health … Read More
What is an Unpaid Wages Claim?
The Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, which is enforced by the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, says that employers must pay employees what they’re owed – and if your employer hasn’t paid you, you could have an unpaid wages claim under California employment law. Unpaid wages are employee earnings that an employer has not paid. When your … Read More
California’s LGBT Discrimination Laws in the Workplace
California takes LGBT rights very seriously. The state has enacted LGBT discrimination laws pertaining to employment that go hand-in-hand with federal discrimination laws, but what are they – and what happens if someone violates them? California’s LGBT Discrimination Laws in the Workplace Like many other forms of discrimination, LGBT discrimination in the workplace is against the law in California. … Read More
What is the Prevailing Wage?
If you’re a worker who participated in a public works contract, you’re entitled to earn the pay and benefits paid to the majority of workers, laborers, and mechanics in the largest city in the county. That’s called the prevailing wage, and here’s how it works. What is the Prevailing Wage? The prevailing wage rate is the “basic hourly rate paid … Read More
How to Identify Unsafe Working Conditions
If you’re subjected to unsafe working conditions, whether you’re in an office, a factory, a restaurant or anywhere else, you have the right to speak up. You also have the right to protect yourself from unsafe work conditions. But you have to be able to identify them first. Continue reading below to find out how to identify unsafe working conditions. … Read More
California Employment Law Basics
California employment law covers a broad range of topics, but the underlying theme is that each piece of legislation is in place to protect workers in Glendale, Los Angeles and everywhere else in the state. The laws cover things like minimum wage, meal and rest breaks, and overtime pay, as well as salary classifications (contractor vs. employee) and several other … Read More
California’s Minimum Wage Went Up – Did Yours?
California’s minimum wage went up on January 1, 2018. It’s now $10.50 per hour, and according to lawmakers, that figure is climbing its way to $15 per hour by 2022 – this is the first of several pay increases that the 2016 minimum wage law put into effect. The law affects everyone, but it’s staggered based on business type. Small … Read More
Contractor vs. Employee: What Are the Differences?
If you’re working in the state of California, you’re either an independent contractor or an employee – but what’s the difference, and how do you know which you are? Contractor vs. Employee: What Are the Differences? In many cases, independent contractors and employees work side-by-side with no apparent differences between them. However, there are a few important distinctions and each … Read More
What is Racial Discrimination at Work?
Racial discrimination in the workplace is illegal, but how do you know if you’ve experienced it? If you have experienced, what are your legal options? What is Racial Discrimination in the Workplace? Federal law and California law protects people from racial discrimination in the workplace. There are several statutes that prohibit employers and other employees from discriminating against another person … Read More
What is LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace?
The state of California has enacted laws to protect members of the LGBT community from discrimination and persecution – and if an employer (prospective, current or past) has violated your rights and treated you unfairly, you could help prevent it from happening again by talking to an LGBT discrimination lawyer in Glendale or Los Angeles. What is LGBT Discrimination in … Read More
