Whether you are an independent contractor in your workplace essentially boils down to how much control you have in the working relationship. This is a simplified way to put it, so let’s look at what the law says in detail. The State of California’s factors to classify someone as an employee or independent contractor are... Read...
When your employer does not pay you properly, you can file a wage and hour claim to get the money you earned and sometimes penalty payments as well. But you have to make sure you file your administrative complaint or civil lawsuit on time. The wage and hour statute of limitations in California is between... Read...
The misclassification law in California, also known as Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), was enacted on January 1, 2020. The purpose of AB5 is to crack down on worker misclassification by making it harder for employers to classify workers as independent contractors instead of employees. Below, the California employment lawyers at Workplace Rights Law Group will... Read...
Victims of workplace discrimination or harassment in California may be able to join a class action lawsuit by contacting the law firm representing the class and becoming certified. If you are wondering how to join a class action lawsuit, here are a few things you should know. In this article, the California class action lawyers... 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...
Taking time off from work for family or medical reasons can be a difficult decision, especially when it comes to job security. The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) protects your job when you take leave for family and medical reasons. This blog will explore the details of the CFRA and what it means for California... Read...
We have the right to work without harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. And employers must pay employees for the hours they work. If you’ve experienced a hostile workplace and unlawful business practices, others likely have, too. The class action lawsuit is typical in employment cases because it enables employees with similar claims to sue the employer.... Read...
Unlawful employment discrimination is still a bleak reality in this nation, and employers use many tactics to enforce their biases. An employer may let you through the door but block you from certain positions because of your sex. A boss might promote you alongside others from different racial backgrounds and gender expressions but pay you... Read...
The time you spend at work is valuable, and few states understand this more than California. In California, not only must an employer pay its non-exempt employees overtime premiums for long workdays and long workweeks, but an employer must also pay its non-exempt employees double-time premiums in certain circumstances. Are you entitled to overtime or... Read...
Whether your separation from a job is voluntary or involuntary, amicable or contentious, you need to receive a final payment of whatever wages you earned through your last day worked. While the circumstances of a separation rarely affect your entitlement to a final paycheck, the circumstances can dictate how and when you receive that final... Read...