Dedicated To Fairness, Advocacy & Real Results
In Employment Law
If you work hourly in California, you might think that getting a 30-minute lunch break at some point during your shift means your boss is following the law. The truth is that when you take your meal break matters just as much as getting one. Knowing the strict...
After working over 10 hours, the thought of heading home a little earlier sounds appealing. During that time, employees might start watching the clock. If you regularly work long shifts, you may wonder if you can waive your second meal break and leave work sooner....
You may feel more productive when you take short breaks between tasks. That rhythm can help you stay focused and avoid burnout. However, you may also wonder whether your employer must provide these breaks and pay you for that time. California law outlines definitive...
California labor laws specify precise timelines for when employees must take meal breaks. If you work more than five hours in a day, your employer must provide a 30-minute, uninterrupted meal period before your fifth hour ends. For instance, if your shift starts at 8...
Sometimes workers are paid on a “daily rate” or a “day rate” – meaning the worker is paid a fixed amount of money to perform his/her job duties each day, regardless of how long the work actually takes to complete. While this may seem harmless, it is very risky for employers to pay their employees this way because they may not be paying overtime or minimum wage correctly.
Let’s simplify the difference between a domestic worker and a personal attendant.
Here are a few things to look at to see if a salaried employee may be entitled to damages for being misclassified.