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What rest breaks are required in California?
In California, rest breaks and meal periods are fundamental to employment law. Recognizing their importance in maintaining a productive and healthy work environment, the state has enacted specific regulations to ensure that…
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Is timeclock rounding still a legal wage practice in California?
There are many practices that employers engage that could disadvantage their employees. California has long helped to lead the way in protecting workers’ rights in large part by having employment rules that…
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Why cities in California have varying minimum wages
California local entities (cities and counties) are allowed to authorize minimum wage rates. Thus, while the state minimum wage is $15.50/hour for both employers with 25 employees or less and those with 26 employees…
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Can misclassification rob employees of overtime pay?
California, known for its stringent labor laws, has established strong safeguards to help protect workers’ rights, including measures aimed at protecting fair compensation and minimizing unlawful treatment in the workplace. One crucial…
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What paperwork do you need to support a wage and hour claim?
Unfortunately, not all employers pay their employees the correct amount. If you spot a discrepancy in your wages, your first option is to point out the error to your employer. In some…
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Your rights to receive a timely paycheck working in California
California workers expect to receive payment for the hours worked at the end of their pay period, on their regularly scheduled payday. However, for many reasons, employees don’t always receive prompt payments.…
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California’s heat exhaustion laws
Do you work outside in California? You have probably experienced some extreme heat and air quality challenges during your work day in the summer. However, California adopted new heat safety regulations for employers to…
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When can you get paid for your commute in California?
Knowing whether your work commute or waiting time while working on-call qualifies as paid work time is essential in California. According to California’s wage and hour laws, any work performed on behalf…
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A closer look at states with pay transparency laws
Understandably, California workers want to know they’re receiving fair wages. With pay-related discussions being a hot-button issue with many employers, this situation leaves workers longing for clarity. Fortunately for workers, lawmakers in…
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Understanding overtime laws in California
Staying gainfully employed in California is a major priority for many millions of people. You not only want to stay working full time but also receive your fair wages. This means being…
