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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...
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...
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...
Minimum Time Between Shifts for Hourly Employees in California Have you ever been scheduled to work from 2 p.m. until 11 p.m., and then from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m.? Or maybe you were asked to pull a double shift, with one eight-hour shift ending at noon and the other beginning at 2 p.m.? If... Read...
Are you wondering, how many days in a row can you legally work in California? According to California Labor Code, Section 551, all California employees, regardless of occupation, are entitled to at least one rest day out of every seven days. Section 552 goes on to state that no employer may require employees to work... Read...
If you were fired or quit your job in California, you are entitled to pay immediately, or within 72 hours in certain circumstances. Most employers are pretty good about issuing a California final paycheck within the specified time frame, but every once in a while, an employer will push its luck and refuse to pay... Read...
How Much Time do I have to Bring a Lawsuit Against My Employer in California? The statute of limitations for bringing an employment lawsuit in California varies with the type of employment law claim we’re talking about. Before the employment lawyers at Workplace Rights Law Group explore this further, let’s make sure we understand exactly... Read...
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 in California depends on whether your employer terminated your position or you voluntarily quit. As... 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...