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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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,...
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...
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...
