wage and hour violations

Misclassifying employees as independent contractors creates serious legal and financial problems. This mistake denies workers the wages and benefits they deserve and can result in costly claims against businesses. Understanding the impact of misclassification helps...

Unpaid internships can provide valuable experience for individuals entering the workforce. However, they also raise important questions about wage and hour laws. Employees and employers alike must understand the legal boundaries of unpaid internships to avoid...

Wage and hour laws protect workers and ensure fair compensation for their time and efforts. Many employers violate these laws, often underpaying or exploiting employees. Knowing common examples of wage and hour claims helps workers recognize violations and take...

Meal and rest breaks are critical for maintaining a fair and healthy work environment. When employers fail to provide these breaks, disputes over wage and hour violations often arise. Understanding how meal and rest break violations lead to legal conflicts helps...

Wage theft occurs when employers fail to pay employees the full amount they have earned. California state laws provide strong protections for workers, but some employers still attempt to commit wage theft.  Recognizing the signs of wage theft can help you protect your...

Remote work has become more common over the last few years. One in five employees worked remotely in August 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. While remote work offers flexibility and convenience, it can also lead to California labor law...

When you clock in at work, you trust that the pay you will receive from your employer is fair and accurate based on the number of hours you’ve worked. You have the right to receive payment for all the hours you worked based on the predetermined wage established by...

When you go to work, you have the right to expect that you will receive fair treatment and fair pay for the hours you worked. Unfortunately, that does not always happen for California employees. You may be the victim of unfair wage practices, and you may be unsure of...

When you are on the clock, you have the right to expect reasonable pay for the hours you work. As an employee, it is in your interests to understand which hours count as compensable hours and what you should expect from your employer. This will put you in a better...

When you clock in at work, you have the right to expect that your employer will pay you fairly for the work you did. As an hourly employee, you depend on your employer to compensate for the time you were on the clock, yet this does not always happen. Unfortunately,...