Have I Been Misclassified? You Could Have a Case
As per the California labor laws, employers should pay their employees minimum wages, overtime, provide rest breaks, and pay payroll taxes. However, you may not receive these benefits in case your employer misclassifies you as an independent contractor. When a non-exempt employee is misclassified, they are no longer under the protection of the law. Note […]
Who Should You Tell If You Aren’t Being Properly Paid?
The amount of money in your paycheck is a very important number. It’s your rate of pay for the hours you’ve worked. It’s your legal compensation for the role you are contractually pledged to fulfill. But when that number is wrong, your employer is in violation of fair labor law and your employment contract. The […]
Bag Checks are Now Paid Time According to California Supreme Court Ruling
Is it legal for employers to hold you for security bag checks after you clock out? This has been a debate raging since 2009 when a class action against Apple of now-over 12,000 employees formed concerning mandatory bag checks. Initially, the lower courts ruled that Apple did not have to pay their employees for the […]
7 Signs that You’ve Been Misclassified as a Contractor
Independent contractors are not entitled to minimum wage, benefits, or overtime pay. This allows actual contractors to work freely on long or short projects, setting a rate to charge based on the temporary value of their work. Real contracts find freedom in non-employee status. However, when employers start misclassifying employees as contractors, it’s a way […]
Is Your Employer’s Dress Code Policy Unfair?
Many employers require their workers to adhere to a dress code that suits the needs of their businesses. While the law does allow employers to implement dress codes, it also prohibits employers from infringing on the workers’ rights while doing so. You might be eligible for compensation or reimbursement if your employer has violated California […]
Your On-Call Employer Might Owe You Money
Being an on-call employee has its perks, but it also has its plights. Failure to receive appropriate wages is one of them. You may be entitled to compensation if you’re an on-call worker in California. You’ll be pleased to know that a California employment attorney might be able to help you if you feel as […]
“Zoom Hours” – How Employers are Violating Pay and Scheduling for At-Home Workers
The recent switch to remote work has shaken up workflows around the world. Management of a remote team relies heavily on the managers and team leaders. In many cases, team managers are the primary force holding a remote team together, coordinated and collaborating. Prior experience and natural talent vary, so results have also been quite […]
The Legality of Using Work-Product During Unpaid Training
Legally, employers can claim ownership of anything you create, design, or develop on-the-job. They pay for your time and become the corporate owners of any on-the-clock product. It’s an age-old agreement, codified now in employee contract law. But what about the work-product of those gray-area activities? Interviews, onboarding, and training muddy the waters of time […]
Maternity Leave in the United States: What to Expect
Becoming a mother is an exciting time. However, you also need some time to learn to adjust to it all, plus your body needs time to heal. These first few weeks are really important for new mothers and their babies. Because of this, you may be looking into maternity leave so you can take this […]
Nine Forbidden Types of Workplace Discrimination and Harassment
No job is ever going to be perfect. Therefore, there may be times when you feel uncomfortable at your place of employment. However, harassment and discrimination cause problems that go beyond a general feeling of unhappiness. They can cause you mental anguish and affect your livelihood in the worst cases. The law forbids places of […]
