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As schools wrap up terms across California, thousands of young adults are entering the seasonal workforce. Because these positions are temporary, a dangerous misconception persists: the idea that summer staff are not entitled to the same strict protections as...
Most people know that airline baggage handlers have physically demanding jobs, sometimes having to work in the sweltering California heat. These workers handle tasks like loading, unloading, sorting and moving baggage. They’re under considerable pressure to keep...
Employees often take for granted that the businesses that hire them will follow the law and uphold their basic rights. However, how companies behave depends on the culture of the organization, the priorities of those leadership positions and even what appears to be...
Attendance concerns can create tension between professionals and their employers. Businesses generally want workers who are reliable and who show up for every shift on time. Employees may want to be diligent and trustworthy professionals, but they also need to...
You spend your shift rushing between patient rooms and monitoring vitals. Sometimes, the heavy workload makes it feel like sitting down for a meal is impossible. You might think skipping a break is just part of the job. However, California law says otherwise. Even in...
You dedicate your time and talent to your job, but lately, the atmosphere has shifted. Perhaps you disclosed a diagnosis, or maybe you simply asked for a desk that does not aggravate your back pain. Suddenly, your boss ends your employment. If this sounds familiar,...
Wage theft is more than just a boss who refuses to hand over your salary. It can emerge in different ways, but one that commonly passes unnoticed is off-the-clock work. This refers to any task you perform outside your paid shift schedule and happens during small...
Wage deductions are common. Employees do not actually receive 100% of their salary or the wages they earn through hourly employment. Employers withhold funds to cover state and federal tax obligations. They may withhold income because the worker is subject to a...
Most employers have the power to terminate people's jobs for almost any reason. In fact, much of the time, they do not need to provide a justification for firing a worker at all. While employers can make decisions for almost any reason, they do have to abide by laws...
California has the most robust overtime laws in the nation. State wage laws expand on federal regulations and create more scenarios in which employees may be eligible for overtime wages. Workers are eligible for overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours in one...