All You Should Know About Teen Injuries At Work In California
It is not just adults who need to work to support their family and lifestyle. It is legal for teenagers and children to work during school holidays as well. However, workplaces can be unsafe for teenagers because of hazardous conditions. There are child labor laws in place to protect teenagers and children from hazardous working […]
Understanding Independent Contractor Laws in California
In California, as it is with essentially any state, the laws for employing, paying, and recording usage of an independent contractor vary greatly from those of simply hiring a company employee. In many instances, usage of independent contractors can alleviate strains placed upon you or your business due to employment laws, especially the strident restrictions […]
California’s New Piece-Rate System
California recently made a significant change with its labor laws, specifically about piece-rate compensation. If you are an employer that pays your employees by a piece-rate system, then you should know about this recent change. Otherwise, you could be unknowingly underpaying your employees, which can easily lead to an expensive lawsuit for you. On the […]
Jury Duty Leave Laws in California in the Workplace
Jury duty service is very important in enhancing democracy in America. As such, California’s jury leave law which is derived from the Labor Code section 230 recognizes employees’ freedom to engage in jury duty. Jury duty is a process where citizens act as witnesses in a court of law upon receiving summon papers. In most […]