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Yearly Archives: 2023
2024 How Is Overtime Calculated in California?
Overtime pay can be crucial for many employees and their livelihoods. Unfortunately, many employees do not understand their rights under federal and California employment law, leaving them without overtime pay that is rightfully theirs. To learn more about your eligibility for overtime pay and your…
California Final Paycheck Law 2024 – Employees Know Your Rights
The state of California has always been among the strictest in US labor law, and it has strict regulations regarding an employee’s final paycheck before moving on from an organization. As of 2023, there are specific laws in place that dictate what the process of…
What to Do If You Have Been Misclassified as an Independent Contractor in California? 2024
California’s dynamic, fast-paced, and competitive labor market is unfortunately no stranger to the trend of businesses classifying their workers as independent contractors rather than employees. While gig workers, like app-based drivers, are the most ubiquitous modern example of this, the trend towards using contract labor…
Difference Between California’s EEOC and DFEH (2024)
In California, the enforcement of important anti-discrimination laws in the workplace is handled by two key agencies: the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). While both of these agencies aim to protect the rights of employees and…
California Paid Sick Leave Law 2024 – All You Need to Know
Thanks to state law, the majority of Californian workers, both full- and part-time, will earn paid sick leave (often shortened to PSL in employment law and human resources circles). This is a special type of paid leave that employees can use to either care for…
California On-Call and Standby Time Policy 2024 – All You Need To Know
Many California employees have straightforward shifts between 8 and 10 hours. However, some employees have more complex hours, including employees who are on-call or on standby for their job. These employees are not actively completing their job duties, but they must be available in case…
Can I Get Fired for Missing Work Due to Pregnancy in California? 2024
It can be stressful to navigate the new challenges that come with being pregnant, let alone being worried about its implications for your professional life. There is a ton of uncertainty and worry that usually goes along with pregnancy. One of these major concerns for…
What to Do About Favoritism at Work Towards Others in California? 2024
Favoritism at work is an age-old workplace plague that has given organizations issues for many years. It occurs when one person in power gives preferential treatment to some employees over others without any logical reasoning. An example of logical reasoning would be to award a…
What If I Was Fired for Reporting Sexual Harassment in California? 2024
Sexual harassment is one of the gravest issues that plague today's modern workplace. This is happening not only across California but across the entire globe. It can be a scenario that many could never have expected themselves to be in, and therefore they never take…
Can an Employer Deny Unpaid Time Off in California? 2024
Work is an important part of your life because it allows you to support yourself and your loved ones. There are times, however, when you may need to be away from work. In these circumstances, it is important to understand your employer’s time-off policies. Some…
Can I Sue My Employer for Firing Me Under False Accusations in California?
Whether you enjoy your job or simply tolerate it for the paycheck, you likely rely on the income it provides to support your family. When something threatens this income, it can put you and your family in a place of financial vulnerability, and because of…
California 4-Hour Minimum Shift Law 2024: All You Need to Know
Most employees in California operate under standard 8- to 10-hour shifts. There are many employees, however, who work odd hours. They cannot rely on arriving and leaving work at the same time each day. For example, on-call workers may have a lot of work one…
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