They are paid a salary instead of an hourly wage.13 2. What are Employees’ Rights under California Wage/Hour Law? 2.1. Minimum wage With a few special exceptions, all California employees –including “exempt employees,” but excluding independent contractors – must be paid the minimum wage ...
For questions about California workers’ lunch break rules, thetimeclock rules for hourly employees, or to discuss your case confidentially with one of our skilled California labor and employment attorneys, do not hesitate to contact us at Shouse Law Group. ...
California law requires that employers pay employees overtime for any hours in excess of a normal workday or workweek. Overtime rates are either 150 percent or 200 percent of the employee's normal hourly wage. California Overtime Law Generally,overtime payis one and one-half times (150 perce...
Keeping records. The federal labor law requires that employers keep detailed and comprehensive records. These can include hours worked, deductions, and hourly rates. If the record keeping is subpar, then employees may easily be subjected to unpaid wages. ...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a landmark measure giving more than a half-million fast food workers more power and protections.
hourly rate for each combination of race, ethnicity and sex within each job category. Additionally, beginning Jan. 1, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees must include the pay scale for a position in any job posting. Employers must also provide an employee with the pay scale for the...
Rather, California law mandates that employers allow employees to use the bathroom as needed during the day in addition to their regular rest and meal breaks. The workers must be reasonable in taking bathroom breaks, both in the frequency and length of these breaks. Employers and employees may ...
Overtime wages apply to employees who are paid hourly, salary or on commission. Employers must also pay unauthorized overtime, even if the employer was not aware that overtime was being worked. Employees cannot waive their right to overtime compensation. ...
California state laws and federal labor law require that non-exempt employees be paid 1.5 times their regular rate of pay (or more, subject to the provisions below) for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. The Fair Labor Standards Act also requires that employees be paid 1.5 times their...
(FLSA). California labor employment law holds that non-exempt, hourly employees are provided with at least one rest period, as well as a meal break to last not less than 30 minutes and to be taken prior to the start of the fifth consecutive hour of work. And employees who work for ...