Many of us are familiar with receiving our first paychecks and realizing the net amount is far less than anticipated. There are a handful of deductions your employer can lawfully take from your pay, but California Labor Code section 221 outlaws multiple types of wage deductions. If you are noticing less money in your paycheck,... Read...
It is upsetting when you lose your income because you were laid off or terminated by your employer. Suddenly, you must rely on savings and maybe unemployment assistance to pay for life’s necessities. Your final commission check will be critical to cover your finances. California law on commission pay after termination requires employers to pay... Read...
You may think working off the clock can be a great way to prove yourself as a valuable employee, but after-hours work could also create problems for you and your employer. If you’re working off the clock in California, there may be consequences, which often depend on your and your employer’s actions. However, do not... Read...
My name is Theo Khachaturian – I am a Riverside employment lawyer. I wrote this post to be a resource for folks who need to hire an employment attorney but don’t know anyone personally who can make a referral. Toward that end, below you will find a list of 6 employment lawyers (yours truly excluded) who I personally... Read...
My name is Theo Khachaturian – I am a Riverside class action lawsuit attorney. I wrote this post to be a resource for folks who need to hire a lawyer but don’t know anyone personally who can make a referral. Toward that end, below you will find a list of 6 class action lawsuit attorneys (yours truly excluded)... Read...
Understanding the mechanics of compensation and overtime pay can be confusing in the ever-evolving landscape of labor laws and employment regulations. One particularly complex pay structure is the “fluctuating workweek” method for calculating income, which offers a unique approach to calculating hours and overtime compensation for certain salaried and non-exempt employees. While a fluctuating workweek... Read...
If your employer has violated your rights as an employee in California, contact attorney Theo Khachaturian today at 818-237-4166 or contact us about your case. Discovering a paycheck discrepancy can be distressing. If you had this experience, you’ve probably wondered, “if my employer made a mistake on my paycheck, what do I do?” Your initial step should be to calmly... Read...
The adage that there is strength in numbers rings true in many circumstances—even in litigation. In a class-action lawsuit, a large number of individuals whom the same defendant has harmed can pool their resources together to hold that defendant accountable in one mass lawsuit. But one lawsuit means one jury award or settlement to split... Read...
When you lose your job, sometimes you have to roll with the punches, but sometimes you have the right to take legal action against your employer. So, what is the difference between these options? You have a right to sue or file an administrative complaint against your boss if their reason for firing you was... Read...
No matter where you live, being sick is an inescapable part of life; it can happen to anyone anytime. But can a job fire you for being sick in California? And what happens if you get sick and your employer decides to terminate your employment because of it? The answer isn’t cut and dried and... Read...