California law compels employers to provide a statutory meal break when you work more than five hours in a single shift. If your employer fails to provide this required time off, you may become entitled to a meal-break penalty. This financial remedy compensates you...
Employee Classification
Can independent contractors claim workers’ compensation?
If you're an independent contractor in California, you might wonder if you can claim workers' compensation benefits if you’re injured on the job. In California, workers' compensation laws primarily protect employees, not independent contractors. However, the line...
How does worker misclassification affect your wages?
Workers often lose out on important benefits and protections when misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees. Misclassification can result in wage and hour violations, leaving workers without proper compensation and other rights. Understanding these...
Can unpaid internships lead to wage violations?
Unpaid internships can provide valuable experience, but they also raise concerns about possible wage violations. In California, strict rules exist to ensure that internships are educational and do not take advantage of workers. Understanding these rules is important...
How can businesses avoid liability when reclassifying employees?
Reclassifying workers from independent contractors to employees can be difficult and may lead to legal risks. Companies must follow the right steps to avoid facing penalties or lawsuits. Review worker status carefully Businesses should evaluate each worker’s duties...
How employees can prove misclassification for overtime
Employees have the right to receive overtime pay unless they fall under specific exemptions. However, many employers misclassify employees as exempt from overtime. Understanding how to prove misclassification is important for employees who believe they deserve...
Employee misclassification and its impact on benefits
Employee misclassification is a serious issue affecting workers in California. It occurs when employers label employees as independent contractors. This can impact workers’ benefits and protections. How is employee misclassification defined in California? In...
Challenges of calculating overtime for remote workers
As more companies adopt remote work, they face unique challenges in managing and calculating overtime for their remote employees. This shift raises important questions about fairness and compliance with employment law. Understanding the basics of overtime Generally,...
Who is exempt from the ABC test in California?
California's employment laws seek to balance the relationship between employers and employees while protecting workers' rights. One such law is Assembly Bill 5, which implemented the ABC test that determines whether a worker is legally an employee or an independent...
Understanding ways employers can steal their employees’ pay
Employees trust their employers to pay them fairly for their labor. However, not all employers live up to this expectation. Some employers engage in practices that effectively steal from their employees' paychecks. Being aware of these sneaky tactics can help workers...