Employment Rights
Paystub Requirements in California
Employees who receive wages via a traditional paycheck should be receiving information on each pay stub that the California Labor Code has deemed important for an employer to provide to its employees. The purpose behind this is to make fraud, underpayment, late payment, and omission of overtime pay – just to name a few – more difficult and easier to track.
Written by : SONIA HAYES
Read MoreTypes of Employment Lawsuits
In California, state employment laws are generally stronger than federal laws and the vast majority of other states’ employment laws. Employees are strongly protected in California, because key California lawmakers, judges, attorneys and voters
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Overtime Compliance
Federal and state laws can vary widely, and California is no exception. There are differences between federal and state requirements in relation to overtime pay at your job. Below are some basic differences between the two..
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Child Labor in California
In order to protect children from abuse and make sure they receive an education, the state of California has implemented certain rules setting forth guidelines for underage employees. If an employee is under eighteen, they must have a valid work permit in order to legally work.
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Reporting OSHA Violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. Congress established the agency under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, charging OSHA to “assure safe and healthy working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training…
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Breastfeeding at Work
If you are a working woman in California, the law protects you against pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. This protection extends to when you return to work and are breastfeeding. Your employer must follow federal and state laws by allowing you to pump during work hours. If your employer fails to do so, you likely have a gender/sex discrimination claim…
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Obtaining your Personnel and Payroll File
If you are considering making a complaint or filing a lawsuit against your employer, a review of your employment records can be valuable. Under California law, you are entitled to a copy of your personnel file and payroll records. Your records can be beneficial to look out for negative evaluations, warning letters and/or mistakes on payroll in your file that your employer may use against you…
Written by : SONIA HAYES
Can I get fired at any time?
California is an “at will” state. This means that your employer can fire you for any reason, even no reason at all, so as long as that reason is not illegal (based on gender, race, religion, pregnancy, age, etc…). The “basis” for the termination in relation to these protected classes can be direct (practice of paying women less) or actions…
Written by : SONIA HAYES
Meal and Rest Break Entitlement
If you have ever wondered what breaks you are entitled to under the California Law, read on:
Rest breaks: The number of rest breaks you are entitled to depend on how many hours per day you work, and, to some extent, the industry you are in. In addition, you must be a non-exempt employee.
What is an “Adverse Employment Action?”
So you have been treated unfairly or subjected to retaliatory treatment at work. You are ready to take action and stand up for yourself, and sue your employer. Unfortunately, this alone may not be enough to bring a claim for discrimination or retaliation against an employer under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”).
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