What are the Salary Requirements in California?

Many employees make the costly mistake of believing that if they pay an employee a salary instead of an hourly rate, they don't need to pay...

Is it legal for my boss to switch my hours between two days to pay me less in overtime?

Employers are required to keep accurate time records and it is unlawful to falsify them. If you work over 8 hours in a workday or over 40 in a...

Is it worth going after your employer for not getting breaks ?

Employers are required to provide the opportunity for nonexempt employees to take 2 paid 10 minute breaks assuming the employee works an 8 hour...

If your former employer filed a bankruptcy petition, you will be able to file a claim for your unpaid wages plus 30 days' waiting time penalties. ...

As long as the employer pays properly, they can pay per hour or annual salary. But, if you are a nonexempt employee, you must receive at least...

In California, does an employer legally have to give an employee a copy of anything they have signed upon written request?

Yes. Employers are required to give a copy of anything an employee signed to the employee. Also, if you provide written notice of your request...

Can I file a claim against my employer for not allowing us our meal breaks?

If you are a nonexempt employee and you were not given the "opportunity" to take a 30 minute duty free unpaid meal break each workday in which you...

Your employer must provide FMLA if your employer has 50 or more employees within a 75 mile radius of your workplace AND you have been employed by...

Travel Time to Care for Family Member?

Your employer can require you to use your earned vacation time while out on FMLA regardless of whether it is for travel time or actual care time.

Do CA OT rules apply to CA employees who work temp. in other states, or do the other states' OT rules apply?

Does your employer have an "alternative workweek" in place? If so, employees can be on a schedule of 4 days per week and 10 hours per day without...