Federal law says that breaks of 20 minutes or less must be paid. Under California law, which is more generous to employees than federal law, non-exempt workers are entitled to…
According to some reports, wage theft costs American workers more than $50 billion per year. And if you’ve been a victim, you may not know where to turn for help….
Carter Brothers Security LLC has filed its reply brief in its appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, completing all briefing in this appeal. Carter Brothers…
Valerie Alberts and others (hereafter plaintiffs), formerly employed as members of the nursing staff at two acute care psychiatric hospitals owned and operated by Aurora Behavioral Health Care (Aurora), filed…
Isidro Miranda (appellant) appeals from the trial court’s order compelling him to arbitrate his individual claim under the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA; Lab. Code, §…
Plaintiff and appellant Mahta Sharif brought an action against her former employer, defendant and respondent Mehusa, Inc., an international food export company, for unpaid overtime (Lab. Code, § 1194), unpaid…
Today, Governor Brown signed AB 622, sponsored by Assemblymember Roger Hernández (D-West Covina), which adds Section 2814 to the California Labor Code concerning employment laws, unlawful business practices, and the…
In a substantial move to close the persistent wage gap between men and women, Governor Jerry Brown signed the California Fair Pay Act on Tuesday, ensuring that women and men…
A guide to reviewing your pay stub for hourly employees. Trust…But Verify. Most employers are good and honest people. But mistakes can happen to anyone. Software and payroll services can…