As the holiday season approaches, many California employees are wondering about overtime holiday pay. Understanding how overtime holiday pay works can be confusing in any state. But in California, where legislation constantly evolves, and workplace dynamics shift quickly, grasping the difference between holiday overtime pay and being paid for overtime you work on a holiday... Read...

Whether you work for a small business or a large corporation, employee benefits are probably on your mind. You may wonder what you are legally entitled to and what benefits are the cherry on top of your compensation package.  In this post, the Workplace Rights Law Group will break down what benefits are mandatory employee... Read...

Does California Guarantee “Paternity Leave” to Dads? Parental leave is not just for mothers. If you are a new father in Southern California, you may be eligible for job-protected parental leave — and potentially even paid benefits. The structure of American society has changed dramatically over the last several decades. A greater percentage of fathers... Read...

California Full-Time Hours: Getting the Facts Before the Affordable Care Act was introduced, workers understood that “full-time” meant a full 40-hour workweek, and any employee who worked less than that was considered “part-time.” However, with the introduction of the Affordable Care Act came along the new “full-time” employee—or one who works at least 30 hours... Read...

In today’s workforce, flexible and unconventional employment arrangements abound for employers and employees. One example is ”per diem” jobs, which have gained popularity across different industries. But what is per diem work, and how does it differ from traditional employment? A per diem job in California is a flexible work arrangement where employers employ individuals... Read...

Can independent contractors sue for wrongful termination in California? In some ways, yes. But your lawsuit against someone you work for as an independent contractor will likely look very different from a lawsuit an employee can initiate against their employer. State and federal labor laws give employees several rights against wrongful termination, but independent contractors’ rights come... Read...

California’s Wage Theft Prevention Act requires that employers give detailed notice to each employee about what wages and benefits they will receive for their labor. The Wage Theft Prevention Act notice requirements help California workers keep track of their employer’s compliance with state and federal wage and hour laws. And if your employer doesn’t provide you with... Read...