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Category Archives: Wage & Hour Laws
California Final Paycheck Law 2023 – 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…
California Paid Sick Leave Law 2023 – 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 2023 – 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? 2023
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…
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…
When does an employer have to pay their employees?
An employee devotes their time and labor for the benefit of their employer. In return, the employee rightfully expects to be paid for their efforts, on time and in the correct amounts. It can be helpful to know when an employer is required to make…
Am I entitled to a lunch break under California employment law?
Yes, as long as you are a nonexempt employee working at least five hours during a shift, California law requires employers to provide a 30-minute uninterrupted meal break. Employers must also not try to control their workers’ actions during these periods. When violations occur, employees…
Can my employer keep some or all of my tips?
Many service industry workers in the San Diego area rely on tips to supplement their wages. It is important that they understand the basics of tipping laws in California. This way they will know if their employer is unlawfully withholding tips or is failing to pay…
Employers do not decide who does not get overtime
While San Diego employers may feel otherwise, they do not have the final say on who does not does not receive overtime compensation. Under both California law and federal law, employees are entitled to appropriate overtime pay, which is higher than their usual wage, if they…
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