Overtime & Unpaid Wages
How can employees tell if they are misclassified as contractors?
Misclassification as an independent contractor instead of an employee denies workers important benefits and protections. Understanding how California law defines employment helps employees determine if they are classified correctly. Understand the ABC test California...
Are rest breaks required for California employees?
In California, The law mandates rest breaks for employees. These breaks help workers stay refreshed and productive throughout their workday. The rules about rest breaks are in the California Labor Code and the Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders. Understanding...
Recognizing wage theft: Signs every employee should know
It is important for employees to be aware of their rights and be mindful of the risk of wage theft. You may not realize that wage theft takes many different forms including illegal deductions and unpaid work time. There are several common signs of wage theft to watch...
Do I have rights as a part-time employee?
If you work a job in the San Franciso Bay Area, you may be wondering if you fall under the part-time employee category and, if so, what your rights are. Knowing your rights can help you safeguard yourself from unfair employment practices. Am I considered a part-time...
What gives an employee exempt status in California?
In California, your job falls into one of two broad categories: exempt and non-exempt. Your exemption status is a deciding factor for things such as overtime, paid time off, breaks and other labor laws. To be an exempt employee in the state of California, you must...
Overtime rules for restaurant workers in California
About one in 10 workers in California are employed in the hospitality sector, and the outcomes of a string of recent employment law cases suggest that many of them are not properly compensated when they work overtime. California’s wage and hour law requires employers...
Is my employer required to offer a meal break?
Yes. California mandates that employers offer nonexempt workers a 30-minute uninterrupted meal break if they work a five-hour or longer shift. If a shift is less than six hours and both parties agree, the meal break can be waived. Also, employees must receive a second...