In California, overtime is calculated based on the number of hours an employee works over a set period. Non-exempt employees are required to be paid overtime at 1.5 times their regular rate if they work more than eight hours in a day, more than 40 hours in a workweek, or for hours beyond the first …
Donning and doffing claims in California represent an important area of wage and hour law that protects employees from employer practices that effectively reduce their earnings below minimum wage or deny overtime pay. Contact Moon Law today to schedule a free case evaluation with an experienced California employment lawyer. We have been winning employment cases …
The Fair Labor Standards Act provides critical protections to U.S. workers, including a way for them to demand accountability from an employer who has violated wage laws. You could have grounds for such a claim if your employer has failed to pay you at least minimum wage, pay you for the total hours you’ve worked, …
Worker classification in California affects how people get paid and the types of legal protections they receive. State law sets clear standards for determining whether a worker is a California employee vs. an independent contractor. This classification affects which wage and hour laws apply to the worker, including their entitlement to minimum wages, overtime, rest …
Nurses and health care workers have notoriously busy shifts, especially in a hospital setting. However, if you work as a nurse, the law entitles you to certain break and rest periods. Learn more about the California break and rest laws for health care workers to ensure your fair treatment on the job. Meal break requirements California employers …
California law has some of the most comprehensive protections for employees in the entire US. There are many aspects of California employment law that deviate from federal law, and if you are working in the state of California it is paramount that you understand these deviations. For instance, while federal law does not mandate meal …
Wage and hour laws can be a complex topic, particularly because there are so many misconceptions about them. You have likely heard from many in Los Angeles that certain aspects of your salary and pay are regulated by federal law. One such aspect is shift differential (an especially interesting topic if you work odd hours). Many of …
California is home to some of the largest and most powerful companies in the world. As a worker, you know that the success of these organizations comes from one source, and one source only: The labor of employees. Regardless of the size of a business or of the scope of its operations, employees are the …