The Affordable Care Act reduced the full-time threshold from 40 hours to 30 hours regarding when certain employers must offer healthcare. Outside of the ACA, however, it is still up to the states to decide minimum hours for full-time work. Are you wondering, What is considered full-time in California? In California, full-time employment is typically […]
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A lot of people assume that job discrimination is mostly a thing of the past. Thanks to state and federal anti-discrimination laws, it’s no longer so easy for employers to let racial, gender, or religious bias dictate whom they hire and fire. But just because job discrimination is illegal doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Today, […]
California designed its on-call pay laws to balance employees' needs with employers' demands. As a result, whether on-call time is compensable depends on several factors. When it comes to on-call pay in California, on-call time is compensable based on the extent to which being on-call restricts an employee's freedom during the on-call period. Other determining […]
Employees experiencing workplace emotional distress often wonder, Can I sue my employer for stress and anxiety? The answer is relatively straightforward. Most professions come with job-related stress, causing varying degrees of anxiety. So feeling some level of stress and anxiety at work is expected. However, there are situations where unreasonable work environments can cause extreme […]
Generally, an employer cannot legally withhold a paycheck from a current or former employee. Nevertheless, many employers threaten to dock employees' pay or withhold their paychecks if they do not meet certain expectations. Many people cannot afford to miss even one paycheck, so they do whatever it takes to guarantee payment, even if their employer […]
Your employer can set your work schedule, but are there limits to its authority? Can you work 7 days in a row in California? If you are working 7 days in a row in California, your employer could be subject to civil or criminal penalties, depending on your circumstances. If you would like to speak […]
You may be asking yourself, What are my rights as a pregnant employee in California? When it comes to pregnant employee rights, California has some of the most progressive labor laws in the country. During pregnancy, Golden State employees are entitled to a host of rights and benefits, ensuring that their career growth and financial […]
Because of worker mistreatment, the government enacts labor laws to protect employees. One of these laws, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, protects workers when companies plan mass layoffs. California’s WARN Act expands on the federal WARN Act, providing additional protection for workers. Here, we’ll highlight key things to know about the California […]
The pandemic and focus on social issues in 2020 brought to light many holes in worker protections nationwide. The state legislature updated California employee laws to shift focus to greater worker protections. This article explores some of the more important updates to California employment law. Minimum Wage California minimum wage increases to $15.00 by the […]
If you notice an error on your paycheck, you might think, “My employer made a mistake on my paycheck; what do I do?” The first step is to review the information on your pay stub carefully. Your objective should be to pinpoint the exact cause of the discrepancy, whether it relates to work hours, pay […]