New California Minimum Wage Requirements Set to Take Effect July 1
If you’re employed in California, there is a good chance that you could see a pay increase in the coming days. A number of counties and cities within the state have opted to increase the minimum wage available to workers. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025. Proponents of the increases […]
Understanding Workers’ Compensation in California
Many workers are injured during the course of their job duties every year in California. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Private industry employers reported 363,900 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in California in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that this resulted in a total […]
What to Know About Non-Disclosure Agreements
It is relatively common for businesses to rely on industry secrets in order to gain a competitive edge. One of the ways the businesses protect these secrets is through the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Whether you’re starting a new job or engaging in work with contractors, there’s a good chance that you will be […]
How to Prove Retaliation at Work
Employees have a number of rights guaranteed through California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the California Whistleblower Protection Act, and several other laws. They also have the right to perform their job duties free from retaliation by their employers. When a worker experiences retaliation by their employer, they will […]
Top 5 Workplace Rights Everyone Should Know
California workers enjoy some of the most robust set of rights in the United States. In most situations, employers act ethically and abide by all of the laws related to worker’s rights. But in far too many situations this does not happen. Workers should become thoroughly familiar with all of their rights to adequately protect […]
Top 5 Workplace Rights Everyone Should Know: Quick Rundown
Understanding your rights in the workplace is essential to ensuring that you are paid fairly and treated with respect in your job. It is also essential for your own safety. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “There were 5,486 fatal work injuries in 2022 (3.7 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers).” Another 4.53 million people required medical care […]
Is it illegal to “work off the clock” in California?
California law explicitly states that an employer cannot require an employee to “work off the clock.” The act of “working off the clock” is defined as performing work, with an employer’s knowledge, without compensation. It is illegal whether the employer explicitly requires an employee to work off the clock, makes subtle requests that they work […]