However, under California wage and hour law, additional factors are also used to determine whether someone is an independent contractor. These other factors include: Whether the worker is engaged in a distinct occupation or business; The kind of occupation, and whether it is typically done by emp...
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California law shares some similarities with federal law but also contains some important difference. Generally, California has a highly developed body of wage and hour law that usually exceeds federal requirements. If an...
What damages can I receive in a California wage and hour lawsuit? The damages you can expect to receive in a successful wage and hour suit depend on the type of law your employer has violated. If your employer has failed to pay the minimum wage or failed to pay overtime, you are able...
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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...
California Financial Industry Labor Law Workers in California's financial industry may be eligible to file a lawsuit if their employer has violated their rights or broken any California labor laws, including wage and hour laws, overtime laws, discrimination laws, or OSHA or ERISA laws. Californ...
Although California labor law requires hourly (non-exempt) employees be paid for all time spent in work related duties, Meal and Rest Break Wage Violations and subsequent meal and rest break lawsuits are common. And when it comes to issues such as donning and doffing and logging into and out...
California law mandates that the minimum wage be increased when certain inflation-related events occur. Specifically, California Labor Code section 1182.12 delegates authority to the Director of Finance to annually determine and certify to the Governor and State Legislature whether an adjustment to t...