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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…

California Wage and Hour Laws – All You Need to Know

If you run a business in California or are thinking about starting one, it’s essential to be up to date on the state’s wage and hour laws. These laws set the minimum wage, as well as the rules for overtime pay, meal and rest breaks,…

California Overtime Law

California has strict laws regarding how long employees can work. These laws are in place to protect individuals from being exploited and hold employers accountable. The 40-hour workweek helps to make sure that employees aren’t working more than they should without being fairly compensated. In…

Do I Have a Claim for Unpaid Overtime in California?

Under state and federal law, employers must pay workers overtime pay if they work over a certain number of hours. If an employer fails to fairly compensate a worker for the wages they earned, the employer can be held liable through a California unpaid overtime claim.…

Filing an Unpaid Wages Lawsuit in California

State and federal employment laws require employers to pay workers for the wages they earn. If an employer fails to fairly compensate a worker, by failing to provide either statutorily required wages or wages outlined in an employment agreement, the employer may face a California…

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%…

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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