Top Unpaid Overtime Lawyers in California In California, all nonexempt employees (covered by the provisions of the Industrial Welfare Commission Orders) who work more than eight hours in a workday or more than 40 hours in any workweek are entitled to overtime pay for all excess hours worked. Compensation for overtime must be no less [...]
In a previous blog, we covered the elements of a wrongful termination lawsuit in California, as well as the different violations that could constitute the grounds for taking legal action. In this blog, we will go over how to win your lawsuit by gathering strong evidence that proves how and why your employer unlawfully fired [...]
“At-Will” Employment Does Not Justify Wrongful Termination California is an “at-will” state, meaning that the employer can fire you at any time, with or without cause. However, the at-will doctrine does not encompass wrongful termination. In other words, you cannot be fired because of a protected characteristic or for another unlawful reason. If you have [...]
This blog is a continuation of the Employment Law FAQ series. Click on the links to read Part 1 and Part 2. What Are California's Requirements for Wages, Overtime Pay, Breaks, and Vacation? Whether you’re working by the hour, by commission, or by piece rate, your employer must pay you at least the equivalent of [...]
This blog is a continuation of the Employment Law FAQ series. If you would like to read Part 1 of the series, click here. What Classes, or Characteristics, Are Protected by Law? In all 50 states, federal law protects the following classes, or characteristics, from employment discrimination: Race Color National origin Religion Sex (including pregnancy, [...]
What Are Employee Rights in California? Like most of us, you work for a living. You show up on time, perform your duties according to company standards, and you clock out. Occasionally, you work later when there’s a looming deadline. You do all this because you need money for rent, groceries, and other necessities, as [...]
No matter your sex or gender, you have the right to work in a safe and comfortable environment free from harassment of all forms, including sexual harassment. Sexual harassment comes in many forms: unwanted sexual advances, lewd comments and jokes, and nonconsensual physical contact. If you have experienced sexual harassment of any kind, and your [...]
