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California Wrongful Termination Laws – All You Need to Know
If you or a family member was recently fired from a job, make sure the termination was completely legal. Unfortunately, it can be tricky to know when a wrongful discharge has occurred. Keep reading below to learn more about California wrongful termination laws and how…
How Much Does an Employment Lawyer Cost in San Diego, CA?
California has protective labor laws that afford California workers several rights. When those workers are taken advantage of, exploited, or otherwise wronged in some way, they can retain the services of an employment lawyer. Hiring an employment lawyer can be a costly decision to make,…
California Overtime Laws – What Every Worker Should Know
In California, a full work shift is considered eight hours, and any labor conducted beyond that time should be considered overtime. Similarly, a full work week is 40 hours, and any work performed past that point is also considered overtime. Ideally, employers would always honor…
California Wage and Hour Laws – Statute of Limitations
Staying updated on the latest statutes of employment law is essential for both employers and employees in California. Every year presents a new chance for these laws to be updated to better reflect the realities of the ever-changing employment landscape. 2024 is no different. By…
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 – 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?
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
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 – 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 – 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…
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