Wage and hour disputes sometimes revolve around overtime not being paid correctly. An employee may claim that they put in a few hours of overtime, but then they were just paid their standard wage, for example. They believed they were going to make time-and-a-half,...
Well-compensated employees often have contracts that include generous benefits based on their personal performance or the employer’s profits. Other times, workers may receive bonuses around the holidays as a way of sharing the company's good fortune with them. If an...
Your employer legally does have the ability to cut your pay, in many cases. It is true that workers are typically expecting to get raises over time, but pay reductions are sometimes unavoidable. They are not inherently illegal. That being said, there may be issues...
Wage and hour issues at work can create confusion, stress and financial strain. Many employees are unsure whether they are being paid correctly or how to respond when something feels wrong. Knowing what steps to take helps you protect your income and your rights....
You just got a new job, and part of the reason that you took it is because there’s an opportunity for overtime pay. You’re hoping that this will lead to higher overall wages and earnings during the course of the year. But you’ve only been on the job for a few weeks...
In California, workers have strong rights when it comes to fair pay and working conditions. Even so, violations of wage and hour laws are on the rise. With California’s robust labor regulations, employees expect fair wages and proper treatment. Yet, many find...
You certainly do not want your boss to reduce your wages. However, they seem intent on doing so. They do not want to fire you, but they do inform you that they are going to cut your pay. Your question, then, is if this is even legal. Maybe the job was advertised as...
Workers in California have relatively thorough protections. They benefit from not only federal workplace rules but also California laws, which are often more thorough than the baseline federal standards. Employees in California typically have the right to receive pay...
Are you a victim of wage or pay discrimination? Would you know the signs? As an employee, it is your responsibility to protect your rights, including fair pay. Here are some common signs that you may be a victim of this illegal action. Receiving different pay than...
Navigating the landscape of employment laws in California requires understanding the latest regulations that protect workers' rights. For example, recent developments concerning sick leave, meal periods and rest breaks are all provisions that have recently been...
