Legal Requirements for Lunch and Break Times
Whether you’re just starting to work or you’ve switched job locations, you might be wondering about how lunch and break times work during your working hours in terms of employment law in San Francisco. According to Federal Law, an employer is NOT required to give you breaks for rest-time or meals. But the Federal Law […]
KEY ISSUES REGARDING THE DOMESTIC LEAVE LAWS IN CALIFORNIA
According to the new laws in California concerning the workers, every employee is entitled to a domestic violence leave at any time of the year when such needs arises. When an employee is faced with a domestic violence, they find it very difficult to successfully perform their duties and they therefore need some time to […]
California Law on Exempt Employees
The California Labor Laws require employees to meet certain requirements. They include the provision of rest breaks, paying overtime and or tracking hours. However, there are jobs that are exempt from such requirements. People that earn a living from such jobs can be classified as exempt employees. Such people are not subject to either one […]
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 […]
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) in California
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) gives priority to older employees specifically 40 years and above. They can file a claim for compensation when they report unfair replacement by younger employees. However, they have to prove that their replacement was indeed “young” per the criteria of the law. Since its introduction, it has protected a […]
Protecting Immigrant Employees Against Workplace Raids
In Trump’s bid to fulfill one of his major campaign promises, his administration empowered the federal immigrant system, such that the Congress is authorized to legislate for or against the entry and residency of people in the country. Moreover, the President is empowered to utilize the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in order to […]
California’s New Leave and Benefits Laws
Would you like to familiarize yourself with employment information pertaining to leave and other benefits? In 2017, Governor Jerry Brown signed some employment and labor bills that the California legislature passed into law. Examples of leave and benefit laws in California Leave and benefits SB 63 According to the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), any […]
California New Leave and Benefits Laws
There are new developments within the California labor laws. The developments are as a result of Gov. Jerry Brown asserting some bills into law. The scopes of the new laws are wide. They range from health and safety laws, wages and hours, leave and benefits, workplace protection, and hiring practices laws. As such, lawyers should […]
How to Collect Unpaid Wages in California
The Labor Commissioner’s Office is a state agency that makes decisions on claims for unpaid wages in California. It imposes minimum labor standards to make sure that employees are not permitted to work under unlawful conditions. The employers are required to meet certain minimum requirements before they can employ people. Step 1 – Prepare to […]
The Difference Between Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees in California
There are several lawsuits which have resulted from misclassification of employees by employers. Some employers classify employees as exempt while they are clearly nonexempt. To avoid getting on the wrong side of the law, employers should carefully analyze their employees’ work duties or receive advice from experts such as experienced human resource professionals and attorneys. […]