What is a California Exempt Employee? Exempt employees are those that are exempt from California and federal laws governing minimum wage, overtime, and lunch/break time. Under California law, three requirements determine whether an employee is exempt or non-exempt: Minimum salary, White-collar duties, and Independent judgment. If you suspect that you are non-exempt and are being… Read More
What Workers Need to Know About the Law of Age Discrimination in California This article will cover the laws of age discrimination in California (jump to section), how to prove age discrimination, examples of age discrimination (jump to section), and how to file an age discrimination lawsuit in the state of California (jump to section)…. Read More
Under California law, all employers have a legal obligation to pay their employees their final paycheck. The final paycheck consists of the entire amount of wages earned since the last paycheck. How long you must wait for your final paycheck depends on whether your employer terminated your position or you voluntarily quit. As a California… Read More
Proper classification as an employee or independent contractor in California affects your rights, protections, and wages in California. Misclassification happens more often than you think. The recent passing of AB5, also known as the “gig worker bill,” changed the classification of independent contractors in California. Additionally, in November 2020, Proposition 22, or the “App-Based Drivers… Read More
California law does not require employers to drug test their employees unless doing so is necessary to comply with federal law. Many employers, however, still conduct drug testing and require it as a condition of employment. As a result, knowing your rights can help you avoid unnecessary and illegal drug tests by your employer. Drug… Read More
In the United States, freedom of religion is a fundamental right. You are free to practice any religion you choose, and you cannot be discriminated against because of your faith, especially in the workplace. If you experience religious discrimination in the workplace, you can file a religious discrimination lawsuit against your employer. A California religious… Read More
If you are an employee and your employer started paying you under the table, you may be wondering whether it is legal. Employers may have many reasons why they choose to do this, including avoiding tax obligations and paying for workers’ compensation insurance. However, paying employees under the table is illegal in California. If you… Read More
As a California employee, you have a right to sue your employer if you feel that they have failed to comply with wage and hour laws. A wage and hour class-action lawsuit in California is a lawsuit in which a large group of employees has the same complaint against their employer. Wage and hour class-action… Read More
Pregnant employees face some unique challenges in the workplace. Sadly, pregnancy discrimination — despite being strictly prohibited by both federal and state labor regulations — remains a serious problem. According to data provided by the National Partnership for Women and Families, approximately 7,000 pregnancy discrimination claims are filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)… Read More
The short answer is, No. There is no such legal requirement. California, like most states, is an “at-will” employment state, meaning that in most instances employers can fire employees at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or advance notice. While this may seem harsh, it also means the flip side applies as… Read More