1. Do California Wage and Hour Laws Apply to Me? 1.1. Employees vs. independent contractors 1.2. Exempt vs. non-exempt employees 2. What are employees’ Rights under California Wage/Hour Law? 2.1. Minimum wage 2.2. Overtime 2.3. Meal and rest breaks 3. What are My Options if My Employ...
(known colloquially as the Labor Commissioner) or directly sue your employer in court. A complaint may also be lodged with the federal agency known as The U.S. Department of Labor (otherwise known as The DOL). The specific department within The DOL is known as The Wage and Hour Division ...
versus Supreme Court, 34 California 4th 319 about the requirements for wage and hour class action certification. It explains how a class certification can be obtained under the California law. The Supreme Court resolved the litigation by assessing whether the trial court exploited its discretion....
California Employment Law Update published by Proskauer Rose LLP provides timely updates on Wage & Hour Class Actions, FEHA, and Wrongful Termination Lawsuits.
California's wage and hour laws, anti-discrimination and retaliation laws protect employees but they do not protect independent contractors. California Donning and Doffing Some industries and companies require employees to wear protective gear to prevent the risk of injury or illness on the job. Putt...
An educational discussion with Doug Riegelhuth, Vice President & AGC, Employment Law, TriNet and Von Boyenger, Senior Deputy Labor Commissioner, State of California DUBLIN, Calif. — October 6, 2022 WHAT: TriNet Webinar: The Most Common Wage and Hour Violations in California...
Sehreen Ladak is an associate in the Labor & Employment Department. She represents clients in a wide range of employment matters, including state and federal litigation, arbitration, and class actions on wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. Sehreen has experience managin...
California wage and hour law requires employers to provide lunch or meal breaks to employees who work a minimum number of hours. Under Labor Code 512, non-exempt employees who work more than 5 hours per day must receive a minimum meal break of 30 minutes. If the employee works for more ...
Also, it is important that you confirm your employees’ itemized wage statements show the accurate amount of paid sick leave accrued, allotted and/or used for each pay period. This is a “hot topic” for wage and hour claims. Employers with “no-accrual paid time off” policies may comply...
Wage Law Group is a wage and hour law firm that represents employees who aren't being paid minimum wage, overtime, are misclassified, or face other issues. Contact us today to for a free consultation.