Wage theft is a serious issue in California, affecting workers across industries, from farm laborers to tech workers. It occurs when employers fail to pay workers what they are legally owed. This can include unpaid overtime, forcing employees to work off the clock, denying meal or rest breaks, or misclassifying workers to avoid paying benefits. […]
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If you’ve ever worked late and wondered whether you’re being paid fairly, you’re not alone. Many workers across California don’t realize they may be owed overtime pay, or worse, are being cheated out of it altogether. California labor laws are some of the strongest in the country when it comes to protecting workers, but that
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Neurodivergence is an umbrella term that encompasses a range of neurological differences, including but not limited to autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other cognitive or developmental variations. As awareness of neurodiversity grows, so does the responsibility of employers to create inclusive work environments and the opportunity for employees to advocate for meaningful accommodations. Neurodivergent employees bring
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Feel pressured to work through breaks? In California, meal and rest breaks are protected legal rights that employers must provide you under California’s labor laws. This simple guide explains what these laws require and what you should do if your rights are violated. Meal Breaks: Your Rights Under California’s Labor Laws Understanding your meal break
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By Dan Gildor It’s been almost 10 months since the 2024 amendments to California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) went into effect. What, if anything, has changed? Not much. According to the Labor and Workforce Development Agency’s data, the number of PAGA filings has largely stayed the same. Moreover, while some small employers have tried
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You just wrapped up a tough two-week stretch, extra shifts, late nights, and weekend hours. But when payday arrives, your check is smaller than expected. You double-check your hours and realize your overtime wasn’t paid correctly. The hours or rates are wrong. You are not getting shift differentials that were promised. You bring the paycheck
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Caste discrimination is an important and growing workplace issue, particularly in diverse states like California. Understanding what caste discrimination is, and how California law addresses it, can help employees and employers ensure workplaces remain fair and inclusive. What Is Caste Discrimination? Caste discrimination refers to treating someone unfairly based on their ancestral or social status
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Entendiendo las leyes de horas extras de California: ¿está perdiendo dinero? Los trabajadores de California tienen derecho a algunas de las protecciones más sólidas del país, pero comprender las complejidades de las leyes de horas extras de California puede ser un desafío. Si no está completamente informado sobre sus derechos, podría estar perdiendo el salario
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¿Alguna vez has sentido la persistente sospecha de que te pagan menos que a tus compañeros? O quizás has visto a compañeros menos cualificados ascender en la empresa mientras tú permaneces estancado en el mismo peldaño, a pesar de tu constante esfuerzo y tus buenas reseñas. Si estas situaciones te resultan familiares, no estás solo/a,
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Los empleados de California tienen derecho a ciertas protecciones bajo la legislación laboral estatal, en particular en lo que respecta a la licencia por enfermedad remunerada. Sin embargo, a menudo surgen problemas cuando los empleadores implementan políticas de asistencia sin culpa. Comprender estas políticas y cómo interactúan con las leyes de licencia por enfermedad remunerada