Many people think that salaried employees do not qualify for overtime. In California, this is not always true. Whether overtime applies depends on several factors, including job duties and salary amount. What defines an exempt employee In California, exempt employees...
How do overtime rules differ between California and federal law?
Understanding overtime laws is critical for employers, especially when operating in multiple jurisdictions. Federal laws set the baseline for overtime pay, but California imposes stricter requirements to protect workers. Employers must comply with both federal and...
Misclassifying employees as exempt: What employers should know
Employers must be careful when classifying employees as exempt from overtime. Misclassifying employees can lead to serious legal risks, as California has strict wage and hour laws. If an employer wrongly classifies an employee as exempt, they may get denied overtime...
What should you expect after filing a wage claim?
If your employer fails to pay you in full, you can file a wage claim to collect unpaid wages and benefits. In California, any worker, regardless of immigration status, may file this claim. While the procedure can be complicated, consulting a legal professional may...
Understanding your rights regarding tips in California
In California, the service industry forms a significant part of the economy, and many workers in this sector earn tips as a substantial part of their income. There are specific laws in California that govern the handling of tips and gratuities, ensuring that employees...
What is the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program?
Retirement planning is a topic that often takes a backseat in our busy lives. However, it's an important aspect of financial well-being, and many Americans struggle to save for their golden years. To address this issue, California introduced the CalSavers Retirement...
Labor Department says garment workers faced wage violations
In California, some workers are prime targets for workplace violations. This could be due to being immigrants, working in jobs that involve manual labor, not having specific wage parameters and for myriad reasons. It is important for every worker to understand their...
Minimum hourly wage update for California in 2023
Our state is known as the Golden State, and sometimes, it may feel like you need a couple gold bars to make the cost of living here work. For those working minimum wage, there is some relief coming. The California legislature recently issued a new update to the state...
Identifying independent contractors under the ‘ABC test’
The distinction between an employee and an independent contractor can be confusing for employers and workers alike. Still, it is an important distinction to make as employees are granted rights that are not available to independent contractors. California’s “ABC test”...
What are California’s wage and hour laws for hourly employees?
As a worker in California, you deserve to be paid at least the minimum wage, and your employer wants to abide by the law and pay their workers what they owe them. Therefore, it is important for both parties to understand California’s minimum wage laws, tipping laws,...