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Category Archives: Wage & Hour Laws
What Is a Per Diem Employee in California?
The phrase "per diem" is Latin for "per day." Per diem employees are employees who are hired on an "as-needed" basis to provide immediate work for their employers. Per diem work can be rewarding, flexible, and popular for certain peoples' schedules. However, it is also…
Common Wage and Hour Violations in California
Common wage and hour violations in California include missed meal and rest breaks, unpaid minimum wage, working off-clock, reimbursement failures, unpaid overtime, and employee misclassification. These violations occur when employers fail to adhere to state laws regarding employee pay, breaks, and classification. Employees can file…
How to File a Wage and Hour Claim in California
If you are employed in the state of California and have not received the wages you are due, you have the right to file a claim. Responsible for enforcing these laws, the California Labor Commissioner’s Office takes issues like meal and rest breaks, overtime pay,…
California Overtime Laws – What Every Worker Should Know
In California, a full work shift is eight hours, and any time worked beyond that is considered overtime. Similarly, a full work week is 40 hours, and any hours worked past that point are also considered overtime. Overtime wages are calculated at 1.5 times the…
California Wage and Hour Laws – Statute of Limitations
In California, employees now have four years to file a claim for overtime pay and minimum wage issues. For violations concerning meal and rest breaks or misclassification as an independent contractor, the timeframe to file a claim is three years. These updated timeframes aim to…
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…
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 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…
The Importance of Paycheck Laws
One of the most important rights that labor laws guarantee to employees is that they will receive their wages in a regular and timely manner. Called payday laws, every state except South Carolina and Alabama has requirements for how frequently an employee must be paid. Most…
California law and employee misclassification
Of the several landmark changes to California employment law that took place in 2019, perhaps the most significant one addressed how a business can classify its workers. Businesses across the country have increasingly labelled their workers as independent contractors instead of employees, and in California…
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