Understanding Exempt Employees vs. Nonexempt Employees in California
With so many lawsuits involving situations where employers have misclassified nonexempt employees as exempt employees, it’s vital that employers understand the differences and the eligibility for each. This article looks at the classifications of exempt and nonexempt employees according to California laws. California Exempt and Nonexempt Employee Classification Salary To be exempt, an employee must […]
Overtime in California
Many employers are trying to cut costs on overtime by all means in our ever-changing economy. Some of these measures for minimizing costs are coming at the expense of the worker. It is common for attorneys specialized in labor law in California to witness abuse of work conditions and employee wages. Many employees who are […]
Exemptions From Overtime Laws
How many of you work late into the night? Do you get compensated for the extra hours? These are some of the employment issues that arise in various organizations. However, today you can get legal representation from experienced employment attorneys such as UELG. But first, it is important to understand what exemption from the overtime […]
California Overtime Exemptions
As per the California Law, in case of ” non exempt employees”, the employer has certain responsibilities like paying for overtime and meal expenses. In case of ” exempt” employees, there are no such rules. In order to claim exemption, it is up to the employer to prove that the employee is exempt. Here are […]
Jury Duty – What You Can Expect When You Are Called
Law protects employees from being punished or fired by employers for taking leave of work to serve jury duty. Employers are also restricted from trying to discourage or intimidate employees from serving on a jury. They are allowed to require proof from employees that there was called in for jury duty before they are allowed […]
Overtime and Exemptions in California
In California laws, overtime is regarded as any hours performed over 8 hours in one day or forty hours during a week. There is an exemption to this law if the organization has instituted a bona fide alternative work week where you usually work ten hour days, four days per week. In such cases, the […]