Few professional occurrences have the potential to be as stressful as termination of employment. After all, you likely need a steady income to support both yourself and your family. If you live in California, though, you should not have to worry about your employer not paying you immediately. For many, job changes are part of life. In …
What Should I Know About Meal Periods and Rest Periods?
Did you know that, in the state of California, your employer is required to provide you with meal periods and rest periods over a certain number of hours worked? Many people who work in California are not aware of these laws, and, as a result, unscrupulous employers take advantage of them. Again, under certain circumstances, …
What is the Law Regarding Overtime?
Each state sets its own rules about employment hours and pay. Since things are handled at the state level, it can get confusing if you are not originally from California or if you get incorrect information because you did not know this. California’s overtime laws generally follow the trends of other states, though. According to …
How Do I Know if I Am an Independent Contractor or Employee?
It is vital for your employer to properly classify you. If your employer falsely calls you an independent contractor when you actually meet the requirements of an employee, your employer is able to avoid complying with employment laws regarding the minimum wage, overtime, payroll taxes or meal and rest periods. According to the State of …