off-duty marijuana use. The bill prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants or employees because they have 1) used cannabis off the job and away from the workplace; or 2) were found to have
California state laws help ensure that employees receive fair treatment relating to hours worked and days off. Most employers cannot ask employees to work a sixth day in a week without paying overtime. If an employee has to work seven consecutive days, the employer may have to pay even higher...
1.1. Employees vs. independent contractors Because California wage and hour laws only cover employees, you will not be protected by these laws if you are an independent contractor. Under California labor law, any person rendering service to an employer is presumed to be an employee –UNLESS s/...
However, California labor law makes an exception for employees who haveregular workdays that exceed eight hoursif the regular workweek totals 40 hours or less. That means that an employee who is regularly scheduled to work 10-hour shifts over a four-day workweek does not get overtime. Likewise...
$19.61 for hotel employees Below, ourCalifornia labor and employment law attorneysanswer the following frequently asked questions about minimum wage laws and employees’ rights in California: 1. What is the minimum wage in California? 2. Can a California employee agree to receive less than the min...
West Hollywood (50 or more employees): $17.50 What you should do Audit your current hourly and salary employees to ensure they meet or exceed the minimum wage requirements. Complete a Personnel Action Notice (PAN) form for any employees who receive a change in pay rate due to the California...
The Impact Of Wage Laws On Piece-Rate Workers All employees must be paid at least minimum wage for hours worked. This means that a piece rate worker’s weekly compensation has to convert into an hourly wage that is at least equal to minimum wage. Before 2016, employers used the averaging...
Certain employees are exempt from California and federal laws governing minimum wage, overtime, work hours, and rest periods.24 As mentioned above, there are usually three simple requirements to determine whether a worker is an exempt employee under California law: Minimum Salary. The employee ...
The strike comes during a big year for labor, one in which health care professionals, Hollywood actors and writers, and auto workers picketed for better pay and working conditions. It's all amid new California laws granting workers more paid sick leave, as well as increased wa...
As of January 1, 2024, all California employers, regardless of size, must pay their employees at least a minimum wage of $16.00 per hour. Please be mindful of local minimum wage ordinances. The minimum salary that must be paid to exempt employees in California is a function of the minimum...