19 Feb 2025
The gig economy has revolutionized the way people work, providing flexibility and opportunities to earn income on demand. However, this innovation has also raised significant legal and regulatory questions, particularly about worker classification. In California, the ABC Test, introduced under Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5), has emerged as a pivotal framework in determining whether gig...
24 Jan 2025
Laws regarding Paid Sick leave are constantly changing, good legal representation is key for employers to help avoid liability! The following are a few laws enacted in California recently that address sick leave:AB 1041 (2022) – Expansion of Family Member Definition for Sick Leave:AB 1041 expanded the definition of a “family member” for the purposes...
23 Jan 2025
California’s mandatory paid sick leave law, codified under Labor Code Section 246, has been a cornerstone of worker protection in the state. Enacted through the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, the law requires employers to provide paid sick leave to employees, marking a significant shift in the landscape of employee rights. This article...
22 Jan 2025
In California, the right to take sick leave is a critical protection afforded to employees. Employers must be aware not only of the requirements to provide paid sick leave but also of the legitimate reasons employees are allowed to take such leave. Understanding these reasons is essential for ensuring compliance with state laws, avoiding potential...
21 Jan 2025
Retaliation in employment law refers to an employer taking unfavorable action against an employee for engaging in protected activity. It is illegal for employers to retaliate against employees who assert their rights under various laws. Here’s a breakdown of what is typically covered under retaliation in employment law: 1. Protected Activities Employees are protected from...
17 Jan 2025
In California, employee rights regarding meal and rest breaks are established by both state labor laws and specific regulations outlined by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). These laws are designed to protect workers, ensuring they are not overworked and have time to rest and refresh during their shifts. Understanding the rules for meal...
15 Jan 2025
Non-compete clauses are a common feature in many employment contracts, typically designed to prevent employees from joining competing businesses or starting their own ventures after leaving the company. However, in California, these clauses are subject to strict legal limitations, with recent updates further reinforcing employees’ rights. Below is an overview of California’s laws regarding non-compete...
14 Jan 2025
In recent years, unpaid internships have become a common practice across many industries, offering students and young professionals opportunities to gain hands-on experience. However, these internships are often met with criticism and concern over their legality and fairness. In California, where labor laws are some of the most protective in the United States, the question...
12 Aug 2021
Every job comes with its own challenges, stresses, and frustrations. But those challenges should never be due to unfair, threatening, and harassing treatment from other employees, supervisors, managers, and owners. Unfortunately, countless California workers deal with that exact scenario every day, which not only makes them less effective at their jobs, but it can also...
3 Aug 2021
One of the most common ways that California employers take advantage of workers is by utilizing them as independent contractors instead of employees. Independent contractors are also known as 1099 workers because of the tax forms they’re sent by the businesses they work for rather than W-2 forms. Businesses misclassify workers as contractors because doing...
11 May 2021
If you’re paid an hourly rate, you expect the hours you put in at work to be accurately recorded and compensated. But not all workers are paid correctly down to the minute. Some aren’t even paid accurately down to the hour, and they may be seriously underpaid for weeks, months, or years. When this happens,...
27 Apr 2021
When you accept a job in California, you expect to be a critical component of your team and a valued employee of your company. But thousands of employees throughout the state are mistreated every day. If that happens to you, do you have any legal recourse? The answer depends on whether any state or federal...