When you look at your paycheck, you expect to see deductions for tax withholdings and social security. What you should not see is your employer taking unlawful deductions in order to minimize their expenses and the amount that they owe you in compensation. At David Yeremian & Associates, Inc., a Glendale, California, employment law firm focusing on wage and hour issues, … Read More
Many employers in the sales industry pay their employees commission to help motivate performance and encourage proactive customer service. While this can be an effective approach, some employers do not follow through and fail to deliver the compensation that sales agents deserve. At David Yeremian & Associates, Inc., a Glendale, California, employment law firm focusing on wage and hour issues, we … Read More
When construction workers are hired to complete a public works project for a state, county, city or another municipality, California labor laws dictate that they are paid according to established prevailing wages. Unfortunately, employers in the construction industry do not always provide workers with the compensation they deserve. At David Yeremian & Associates, Inc., a Glendale, California, employment law firm … Read More
Many employers in California fail to pay employees the wages they deserve – but if that’s happened to you, you could have legal recourse. Minimum Wage Disputes in California Minimum wage in California is scheduled to rise incrementally between now and 2023. These increases to the minimum wage also affect exempt (or salaried) employees. In order to qualify as an … Read More
Is Your Workplace a Safe and Healthy Environment? California workers are protected from unsafe working conditions under California Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973 (Cal/OSHA). However, many workers do not know what their rights are, or how to protect those rights. Under Cal/OSHA, an employer must provide its employees a place of employment that is safe and healthful. An … Read More
It is common for employers to expect workers will put in a full day, but not without breaks. In fact, California’s labor laws contain strict guidelines that mandate that employees receive a certain amount of time for both meal and rest breaks, depending on the length of their shift. At David Yeremian & Associates, Inc., a Glendale, California, employment law … Read More
