Category: Failure to Pay Wages

Employees are legally entitled to proper wages for all of their hours worked. However, many employees are not paid what they’re owed. Employees may steal their employees’ wages by underpaying overtime, lowering minimum wage or asking for extra off-the-clock hours, for example.

Every winter, there’s a huge demand for seasonal workers – especially in the retail and service industries.

Employers need to have enough staff available without paying for more support than they actually require. It is a fine balancing act. Many companies, such as medical facilities and construction companies, have to have a minimum number of workers on hand.

California workers have additional protections regarding workplace pay than employees in other states. One of those protections deals with reporting-time pay.

If you are an employee of a fast food restaurant in the State of California, your employer should pay you a minimum wage of $20 per hour. This law (AB 1228) took effect on April 1, 2024.

Different professions require different amounts of travel. Some people may work from home, while others travel to the office each day. Others may have to take trips abroad or drive to different locations throughout the week.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has established regulations governing overtime pay to ensure fair compensation for workers. These rules are especially significant in California, a state known for its comprehensive labor laws.

Workers in a variety of professions may receive tips. Gratuities are often an important part of a worker’s compensation.  For example, workers in the service industries, like those working in restaurants, often accept California minimum wages in return for receiving gratuities from customers.

As an employee, the last thing you may be expecting is a pay cut. Nonetheless, wages can be reduced. Typically, wage reductions happen when a company is struggling financially or an employee has agreed to take on a new position that involves fewer responsibilities.

Following a landmark decision, California employees recently gained significant new protections. The state’s Business and Professions Code (BP) Section 16600.