Recent Blog Posts
Can an Employee be Terminated From Work For a DUI?
A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) can have a ripple effect on other aspects of a person’s life. Criminal convictions can affect whether a person can live in certain locations, obtain loans, obtain certain professional certifications, and seek gainful employment. Some states have begun to implement protections for… Read More »
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt From Overtime Pay
California law guarantees employees certain rights, including meal breaks, rest breaks, a minimum wage, and overtime pay. Not all working hours count as overtime (even if they seem like they might), and not all employees are guaranteed the right to overtime pay. Below, we discuss how overtime pay works in California and which employees… Read More »
Meal and Rest Breaks in CA
California law requires employers to provide certain wages and benefits to employees. Employers, for example, must provide overtime to employees who work above a certain threshold of hours in the day, hours in a workweek, or days in a row. California law also requires employers to give non-exempt workers, who are or should be… Read More »
Wage Laws on Mandatory Training in CA
Some employers try to skirt overtime and minimum wage laws by requiring employees to attend mandatory training without pay. Many workers believe if they are called in to attend training outside of work hours that they are not entitled to compensation for that time. California and federal wage and hour laws dictate which hours… Read More »
Overtime Laws: What Are You Owed for Your Seventh Day of Work?
Laws on overtime pay are some of the most important protections that hourly workers have, preventing workers from being forced to work an excessive number of hours and ensuring they are properly compensated for the extra hours that they do work. California labor laws generally discourage employers from having their employees work more than… Read More »
Most Common Labor Violations
California and federal law include a number of protections for workers in the state. Many employers violate these laws, either intentionally or unintentionally, and are vulnerable to labor law claims as a result. See below to learn about the most common labor law violations in California, and reach out to a dedicated California employment… Read More »
What to Look For in an NDA / Confidentiality Agreement in CA
Many employers require employees to sign confidentiality agreements or non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) when they interview for a position or before signing on as an employee. These NDAs can protect employers from an employee using confidential company information to help a competitor or otherwise harm the company’s financial interests. NDAs and other agreements that restrict… Read More »
How to Prove a Case Under the Equal Pay Act
The Equal Pay Act protects employees across the United States from discrimination in pay based on gender. Under the terms of the Act, if two employees of different genders perform substantially the same job duties, they should get the same pay unless there are objective, non-gender-based reasons for the difference. An employer who pays… Read More »
What to Do if an Employer Rejects FMLA/CFRA Leave?
Workers in California are entitled to take job-protected leave to attend to medical issues affecting themselves and qualifying family members. Workers are guaranteed these protections by overlapping, but distinct, federal and state employee protection laws. If your employer denies you your legally-protected leave, you have certain legal rights and remedies. Continue reading to learn… Read More »
Coworker Harassment: The Need For Protected Status and Severe/Pervasive Standard
Federal and state laws prohibit employers from engaging in or permitting harassment of employees in the workplace. Workplace harassment can take many forms, but as a general matter, it concerns hostile conduct committed by supervisors or coworkers targeted at an employee based on an aspect of the employee that is legally protected. Below, we… Read More »
