Category: Employment Law

If you are a worker in California, it is critical to understand your rights under the state’s law. One of the more confusing aspects is the difference between exempt and nonexempt employees in California. There have been a number of class action lawsuits brought in recent years over misclassification and what that misclassification has cost those employees.…

For workers who earn an hourly wage, 2024 will bring an increase in minimum wage. That means that those working in jobs such as fast food workers, hospitals, retailers, and similar professions may earn more in the New Year. There are a few things you should know about the minimum wage increase for 2024 in California if it could impact you.…

There are many laws in place federally to make sure that employers treat their employees justly. Employees have rights, and employers must recognize this. In fact, so many of the laws in place for employees and employers come from the Fair Labor Standards Act, which was passed federally and encompasses the whole United States.…

If you are still not being paid by your employer, even after you have made a complaint, you have every right to sue. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers have to follow certain laws and respect their employees’ rights. Employees must be paid for work that they have done and they must be paid in a timely manner; otherwise, employees are entitled to workers’ compensation.…

When talking about the law, an appropriate description always used involves likening the history of the law to the history of the civilization of mankind. And since the ancient days of Egypt, Roman, and Greece, the legal system has undergone several changes over the years.…