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...
Due to the coronavirus global pandemic, the entire state of California has been under emergency shelter-in-place orders. All non-essential businesses are temporarily shuttered with all employees ordered to work from home, if possible. These orders, caused by an unprecedented global pandemic, leave many wondering about their rights regarding wage and hour laws with their employer. Wage and hour laws... Read...
Hourly employees — those who are paid an hourly wage for their services — are an important part of the American economy. According to data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 58 percent of our country’s workforce is paid on an hourly basis. There are very are important regulations, including the Fair... Read...
Imagine that you are scheduled to work a standard eight-hour shift this coming Friday — you are supposed to get the office by 9:00 AM and leave at 5:00 PM. However, when you arrive, your supervisor tells you that you are no longer needed and you are sent home without ever clocking in. For obvious... Read...
Leaving a job can be challenging — especially if you are not able to leave the position on your own terms. The period between one job and another can be financially stressful for any person. A severance package can help ease this transition. While California employers are generally not required to offer their workers severance... Read...
Part-time workers are an important part of our nation’s economy. According to data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), somewhere between 25 million and 35 million people are currently employed on a part-time basis. You may be wondering, how many hours is part-time in California? Well, it depends. It is difficult to get... Read...
In California, most workers are entitled to be paid a minimum wage. Many workers are also entitled to overtime pay — in the event that they are required to work more than eight hours in a day or 40 hours in one week. However, some workers are exempt from these laws. This includes ‘outside salespersons’.... Read...
In California, most non-exempt employees are entitled to a certain number of meal breaks and rest periods throughout their work shifts. How many breaks you’re entitled to depend mainly on the length of your shift. If you feel your California employer is denying you a proper meal or rest breaks, reach out to the expert... Read...
What California Workers Need to Know About Wage and Hour Laws California has complex wage and hour laws that are governed by the California Labor Code and Wage Orders issued by the now-defunct Industrial Welfare Commission. These laws often contradict or are broader than federal law, so employers may have trouble knowing what is required... Read...