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Orange County Pregnancy Discrimination Attorney

Expectant mothers have special legal protections in the workplace under California employment laws. The Law Offices of Corbett H. Williams has successfully handled numerous discrimination matters on behalf of employees in Orange County and throughout Southern California. Pregnancy Discrimination Although pregnancy discrimination is illegal under…

Has Your California Employer Misclassified You as an Independent Contractor?

Employers frequently misclassify workers who legally qualify as employees as “independent contractors.” The distinction between employee and independent contractor is critical because improper classification can result in an employee losing important worker protections and tens of thousands of dollars in wages and benefits. Losses suffered…

Employee Home Internet Cost Reimbursement

California employers must reimburse their employees for all costs they incur in performing their jobs. These expenses include the cost of providing a personal vehicle or a cell phone for work purposes. These days, employers are increasingly requiring employees to perform work from home, which…

Class Action Lawsuits Against California Employers for Failure to Reimburse Cell Phone and Mileage Expenses

Class Actions To Recover Unreimbursed Employee Expenses Section 2802 of the California Labor Code requires employers to reimburse 100% of all “necessary” expenses employees incur in performing their jobs. Section 2802 is one of the most frequently violated California employment laws. California employers must reimburse employees 100%…

Labor Code Section 2802

California Employment law requires employers to reimburse employees for all “necessary” expenses they incur while performing their jobs. This rule, embodied in California Labor Code Section 2802, prohibits employers from shifting their costs of doing business onto the backs of employees. What Every California Employee…

California Law on Reimbursement of Employee Cell Phone Expenses

California employment law requires your employer to reimburse you for all “necessary” expenses you incur because of your job. In fact, California is on the cutting-edge of advancing employees’ rights when it comes to reimbursable expenses. One of the most common job-related costs employees have…

What Are Wage and Hour Claims And How Do You Prove One?

What Are Wage And Hour Claims And How Do You Prove One? Wage and hour claims are probably the most common type of claim California employees make against their employer. They generally involve unpaid wages or overtime, but can also include other violations of the…

Should I Be Getting Paid For Off-The-Clock Work?

Laws Protect Employees From Working “Off-The-Clock” Without Compensation California and federal laws prohibit employers from requiring employees to work “off the clock.” Off-the-clock work includes anything that falls within the legal definition of “work” where the employer fails to record the time worked and the…

How Employers May Violate Wage and Hour Laws

Common Issues Involved In Wage And Hour Disputes Most people don’t expect to be involved in a wage and hour dispute with the company they work for. However, it’s not unusual for employers to violate wage and hour laws, especially for contract work or jobs…

Makeup Time and Comp Time In California

Makeup Time And Comp Time In California Makeup time and comp time, also called “compensating time off” give employees who are entitled to overtime (“non-exempt” employees) flexibility so that they can attend to personal matters without using vacation time, and under certain circumstances, allow employees…

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