Under California labor laws, employees are entitled to certain rights that are regretfully exploited by employers every day. Employment lawyers work to defend the rights of workers across the state. If you are dealing with a situation at work with the potential to turn into a legal battle, you should seek out the advice and counsel of an experienced California employment lawyer. Their involvement in your case could make or break it. Why Hire an Employment Lawyer? Employment law covers a wide variety of situations, each of which carries with it a unique set of circumstances that a skilled emplo ..read more

Any time that you notice a discrepancy in your wages or hours, you should look to speak with an attorney about your case. If you don’t pick up on these issues initially, you may wonder how long you have to file a claim and try to recover your lost wages.  California has some peculiar laws on the statute of limitations for wage and hour issues, with different infractions carrying different time limits. It’s crucial to be aware of all the differences so that you can know your rights if your employer violates them.  What Is the Statute of Limitations for Wage and Hour Disputes? The Cali ..read more

California law requires that prevailing wages be paid to all trade employees who are hired onto a public works project. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. In some cases, certain projects or employees may be exempt from the opportunity to receive prevailing wages. If you’re asked to join a public works proposal, and you assume that you’ll be receiving the prevailing wage for your job type, it’s essential to ensure that your project or job type qualifies before continuing. When Do Prevailing Wages Apply? It’s imperative for anyone who is asked to work on a public works program to ..read more

Prevailing wages do not apply to every job. Instead, they only apply to projects funded by the public and sponsored by the government. To better define prevailing wages and when they should be used, California created what is referred to as the prevailing wage law. This law details what prevailing wages are, when they should be implemented, and how they should be decided. If you are worried that you are not receiving the prevailing wage for your job, it is then important to learn more about when California workers are entitled to prevailing wages and if you can receive them. Understanding Cali ..read more

If you are hired to perform a task on a public works project, California law mandates that your employer pay you the prevailing wages for your craft. Because public works projects are funded by taxpayers and controlled by the government, there is no reason why an employer should not adequately pay their workers. In fact, if an employer fails to pay you the prevailing wages for your work, it is a violation of your rights as an employee. Understanding the current prevailing wage rates for your career is essential to ensuring that you are paid properly. Therefore, it is useful to frequently check ..read more

Every employee deserves to be paid a fair rate for the work that they perform. This applies to all contracted projects across California, including ones that are funded by the public. In California, employers who are in charge of handling public works projects must adhere to the state’s prevailing wage law. This law requires that employers pay their workers the prevailing wage for the specific job that they perform. If your employer refuses to pay you the prevailing wage for your craft, or you just recently found out that you were underpaid, you have the right to file an unpaid wage claim. An ..read more

One of the most common forms of wage theft occurs when employers don’t pay out the overtime that their employees have earned. Some employers get away with not doing so for years, in part because their employees don’t actually know when they are entitled to overtime pay. It can be a good idea to make yourself aware of the overtime laws in California. When You Are Due Overtime Overtime in California is triggered in 3 different ways; length of shift, hours in a workweek, and consecutive days working. A full work shift in California is considered to be eight hours, so any time working extended bey ..read more

California’s fitness industry is one of the most robust and prominent in the US. These gyms, studios, clubs, and salons are an integral part of California’s consumer population. However, due to the large concentration of hourly, nonexempt employees, and the informal business practices common to some fitness businesses, this industry also has some of the most employment and labor law violations. Read below to learn some of the most common California labor law violations seen in the fitness industry. Employers must pay employees for necessary work completed before and after training clients For ..read more

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Being fired can be overwhelming and confusing, especially if you believe the circumstances didn’t align. While California is an at-will employment state, employers cannot fire individuals based on certain protected characteristics or situations. This is known as wrongful termination and is a violation of state employment law. Because of this, if you were fired based on false accusations made against you, you may have the right to file a wrongful termination claim here in California. Here’s everything a California employee should know about wrongful termination and their rights if they are fire ..read more