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California’s new wage transparency law
The California Equal Pay Act has prohibited an employer from paying its employees less than employees of the opposite sex for equal work for decades. In 2015, Governor Brown signed the California Fair…
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How to document meal and rest break violations in California
California law mandates that employers provide meal and rest breaks to their non-exempt employees, which means employees must be relieved of all duties. However, some employers may violate these laws by requiring…
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Proposed bill would increase paid sick days in California
Many California workers would be entitled to more than twice the amount of paid sick leave each year if a bill that has been introduced in the state legislature is passed and…
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Protecting workers from heat-related injuries
If you work outside in California, the heat can be overwhelming, even in the winter. Therefore, employers must be proactive about helping their employees prevent heat-related health concerns. Outdoor workers rights Workers…
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How the raise in minimum wage impacts unemployment
When the federal government established a minimum wage of $0.25 per hour in 1938, policymakers began debating the impact that minimum wage would have on employment. Today, the federal minimum wage is…
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Can undocumented workers report wage and hour violations?
Companies throughout California rely on undocumented workers to perform agricultural labor, construction work, cleaning services and many other forms of work. Far too often, these employers try to take advantage of their…
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What does it mean to be an hourly employee?
There are a few classifications of employees under California and federal law; one of the most common is the hourly type. This is what it means when you’re considered an hourly employee…
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Challenges to wage and hour rights for traveling nurses
Traveling nurses help fill a care gap in treatment centers and medical facilities across the state. In many cases, travel nurses hold contract positions through a third-party agency. Although the agency is…
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What are the reasons why you might be entitled to back pay?
California is one of the states that holds employers accountable in the strictest ways when they violate employment laws. Some employees may be due back pay; these situations make you entitled to…
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Pebble Beach Company agrees to settle wage theft lawsuit
One of California’s most respected resort operators has agreed to pay $630,000 to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by current and former employees over alleged violations of California labor laws. The Pebble…
