There's great news for California residents seeking legal action for private-plaintiff wage and hour cases. Class certification rulings are looking more favorable for plaintiffs than they have in over a decade. In 2019, there were 271 wage and hour certification...
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The problem of rounding time for meal breaks in California
California has certain rules that make sure employees receive adequate meal breaks according to labor law. Specifically, the state has made it illegal to round up time for meal breaks to the nearest 10-minute mark. Here are a few things employees should keep in mind...
Employee reimbursement for job-related expenses in California
Section 2802 of the California Labor Code requires employers in the Golden State to reimburse their employees for job-related expenses. This is to prevent companies from passing the costs of doing business on to their workers. However, Section 2802 states that only...
How to properly classify an employee
It isn't uncommon for California companies to attempt to label their workers as independent contractors. By doing so, they are not required to provide benefits such as health insurance or a 401(k). However, it is important to understand that businesses themselves do...
Do workers paid on commission or piece-rate get paid rest breaks?
You might make a decent living through commission-based or piece-rate compensation. Whether you’re entitled to a paid rest break may have never crossed your mind. However, California law requires employers to provide employees with a separately paid rest break, even...
Can you leave your employer’s premises during your break?
Most workers look forward to break time, since it gives them the opportunity to rest, run errands and eat. You may want to grab a bite from a local Los Angeles restaurant during this time. Or, you may want to take a snooze in a park close to company property. Yet,...