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How Much Does An Employment Lawyer Cost in California?

California has long recognized the value of employees that help to drive the success of businesses and keep the state’s economy and infrastructure intact. State and federal guidelines help ensure that business practices prevent employers from taking unfair advantage of their employees. Unfortunately, not every…

Are You a Woman Paid Less than A Man in California for the Same Work?

California’s Equal Pay Act California’s Equal Pay Act makes it illegal for an employer in California to pay any employee less than another employee of the opposite sex for the same or “substantial similar” work. If you have a valid Equal Pay Act claim, your…

California Lunch Break Law – Meal and Rest Break Laws

Exempt employees are a vital part of the economy in California, which is why the state goes to great lengths to protect the rights and privileges of workers. Unfortunately, many employers seek to take advantage of their employees, particularly hourly employees, by trying to manipulate…

California On-Call and Standby Time Policy

California (and federal) employment laws can be quite complicated, but certain key points tend to be spelled out in an extremely clear and straightforward way so that working people can easily understand their rights in the workplace. What some workers don’t know, however, is that,…

California Per Diem Employee Rights – All You Need To Know

Per diem employees are workers who work on an as-needed basis. This allows employers to have fewer employee expenses and provides employees with greater flexibility in their work schedules. Per diem employees are like independent contractors, but they are considered employees of the company, while…

California Paternity Leave Laws – All You Need to Know

Paternity leave refers to the time an employee who is a new father takes off work for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of their biological, surrogate, or adoptive child. While maternity leave for pregnant employees is an important part of medical and family leave,…

California 4 Hour Minimum Pay – What You Need to Know

As we enter the brand-new year of 2023, employers in California are still required to pay a minimum of four hours of wages to employees who report to work, regardless of whether they are actually able to work for the full shift. This law, known…

California Sick Leave Law – What Are Your Rights?

One of the benefits of employment in California is the accrual of sick leave. Because of this benefit, employees can take time off work without penalty when they are feeling sick. Not only is this helpful in recovery, but it reduces the risk of exposure…

California Cell Phone Reimbursement Law: All You Need to Know

Cell phones and other mobile devices are an integral part of many people’s lives. They allow users to easily maintain contact with others and provide a simple means of accessing necessary information. Over time, they have become tools for personal and professional use. Many employers…

Can an Employer Deny Unpaid Time Off in California?

Though most people have some form of employment, rarely does a job take up a person’s entire life. The majority of Americans have a family, hobbies, relaxation time, and other things that are important to them. With the advent of the 40-hour work week, employees…

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