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Yearly Archives: 2023
How Is Overtime Calculated in California?
In California, overtime is calculated as 1.5 times an employee's standard pay rate for working over eight hours in a workday, exceeding 40 hours in a workweek, or working seven consecutive days in a workweek. Double time, or two times the standard pay rate, applies…
California Final Paycheck Law – Employees Know Your Rights
In California, if an employee is terminated, the employer must provide their final paycheck immediately at the place of termination, unless another location is requested by the employee. If an employee resigns with at least 72 hours' notice, the final paycheck is due on their…
What to Do If You Have Been Misclassified as an Independent Contractor in California?
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
The main difference between California's EEOC and DFEH is that the EEOC is a federal agency enforcing nationwide anti-discrimination laws, while the DFEH is a state-level agency specifically for California's anti-discrimination laws. The DFEH offers more comprehensive protections, covers businesses with five or more employees…
California Paid Sick Leave Law – All You Need to Know
In California, employees must work for an employer for at least 90 consecutive calendar days and have worked at least 30 shifts within those 3 months to be eligible for paid sick leave. Once eligible, employees receive a minimum of 24 hours (or three full…
California On-Call and Standby Time Policy – 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?
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?
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?
In California, terminating an employee for reporting sexual harassment is illegal under both the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you believe you were fired after raising a formal complaint about sexual harassment,…
Can an Employer Deny Unpaid Time Off in California?
An employer in California can deny unpaid time off requests, except when the reason for the leave is protected under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). These specific laws allow employees to take unpaid time off for…
Can I Sue My Employer for Firing Me Under False Accusations in California?
Yes, you can sue your employer for firing you under false accusations in California. The law categorizes termination based on false accusations as wrongful termination, which allows you to take legal action to recover losses. This is because while employers can fire employees without cause,…
California 4-Hour Minimum Shift Law: All You Need to Know
The California 4-hour minimum shift law, also known as the reporting time pay law, requires employers to compensate employees for at least half of their scheduled hours if they report to work but are sent home early or are not needed for their full shift.…
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