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...
While there are clear advantages to consolidating multiple plaintiffs with similar legal claims into one case, the risks of joining a class action lawsuit merit careful consideration. Although joining together in a class action can be powerful, plaintiffs risk receiving a smaller individual payout if the award is distributed among many people. They may also lose their... 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...
In early 2023, California enacted a new pay transparency law, requiring employers to disclose pay ranges in job postings and imposing new pay data compliance requirements. While California has been a leader in driving pay equity, Senate Bill (SB) 1162 further expands California’s leadership in moving forward with this vital concept. Beginning in January 2023,... 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...
Do you need help understanding California minimum wage laws? If so, Workplace Rights Law Group can address your questions and concerns. California, like other states, sets a minimum wage that employers must pay their employees. Failure to pay the required wages is a serious offense, and workers might be entitled to back pay. This raises... 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...