Many California workers do not realize that federal and state laws are designed to protect them from being victimized by unfair employment practices, such as wage theft. The reality is that countless successful wage & hour lawsuits have been successfully argued on...

If you work in California, you might be making more money by next week. That’s because the new California minimum wage is increasing in many cities on July 1st due to inflation. While this should provide some measure of relief to hourly employees who have been...

The pandemic brought many changes to California's workplace landscape. From how employers compensate employees, to new policies on sick leaves, to increased hybrid and remote working, both employers and employees are contending with the many practical and legal...

If you work for someone else in the state of California, there are both state and federal labor laws that protect your right to be paid and treated fairly by your employer. The bad news is that employers frequently attempt to take advantage of their employees in order...

If you get a tip in California, can you keep it? Is your boss legally allowed to take your tip in California, or can you be required to share your tips with the whole serving staff? If you are working in the hospitality or restaurant industry in California, these are...

California has some of the most protective labor laws in the nation. Especially in recent years, state laws have sought to expand workers’ rights and prevent workers’ from being taken advantage of by greedy employers or corporations. However, not all employers abide...

3 Things That California Rideshare Drivers Need To Know About Getting Paid Fairly (From Award-Winning Wage & Hour Lawyers) ‍ Data shared by Uber and Lyft reveals that together, the companies have about half a million (514,000, to be precise) rideshare drivers in...

If you work in the California hospitality industry - as a waitress, server, bartender, valet, housekeeper, bellhop, tour guide, front desk clerk, or in any other service job - you have a legal right to be paid fairly for every hour you work. Unfortunately, though,...

If you’re not getting paid for overtime, is your employer breaking the law? It depends on your specific circumstances, but generally, the answer is yes - there are both state and federal laws in place that require employers to compensate employees fairly for overtime!...

If you are a California employee, is it okay for your employer to pay you late? We explain the rules according to California law and tell you what you need to know in order to stand up for your legal rights! Employers in California are legally obligated - both by...