Wage And Hour

California has one of the highest minimum wages in the country. Some cities, like Los Angeles, have a minimum wage that’s even higher than the state minimum. Some labor unions have negotiated higher minimum wages for their members. Of course, the minimum wage isn’t...

The prices for common goods have skyrocketed over the last year. Many people are working multiple jobs just to keep up. Missing even one paycheck could have devastating effects on a household. However, some employees are not getting the pay that they worked for. An...

Were you working with an employer who failed to pay you some of your wages? While most employers try to do right by their workers, there are some who will try to cheat employees out of what is due them. If you know or suspect that you have been shorted on your...

Despite significant advancements in nationwide employment laws, many workers still face unfair treatment at work. Unfortunately, wage discrepancies remain particularly troubling and affect much of the California workforce. As you may know, former Governor Jerry Brown...

When you started working for your job you expected to be paid in full. However, after working for several months, you’ve started to notice your paychecks aren’t always the same and, oftentimes, you’re earning less than the people around you. If this is happening to...

When you consider the most common form of theft, you may think of a whole range of activities, from grand theft auto to home invasions and burglaries. You may also think of different types of financial crime, such as a small business being victimized by theft. It is...

California has very strict laws regarding worker pay. Many people are aware of things like the minimum wage and when overtime applies. However, some people don’t realize that the state law also covers when employees need to be paid. There are a few exceptions to these...

No employee wants to work for free. If employees worked for free they'd be called volunteers and not employees. Wage and hour laws in California not only require employers to pay their workers but they also require employers to pay employees overtime pay of...

Getting paid for doing work is a fundamental part of employment. It is not uncommon for employers to cut corners and neglect to pay employees appropriately. Wage and hour laws were put into place in California and across the United States to make...

Employment laws were established to protect workers from unfair acts and to ensure that all employees are correctly paid for the work they provide. Without wage-and-hour laws, there would be no legal way to hold California employers responsible...