On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates | Nov 21, 2020 | wage and hour
A worker facing a less-than-favorable job environment may wonder if there is something wrong with the treatment. In some cases, the worker may not fit well into the position, while in others, there is something deeper happening. Workplace discrimination may take many...
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates | Feb 8, 2019 | Firm News, wage and hour
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates posted in wage and hour on Friday, February 8, 2019. You deserve to have your compensation for the work you put in paid on time. While many people in the state of California receive their wages without trouble, some...
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates | Jan 1, 2019 | Firm News, wage and hour
The prospect of working overtime is not always welcomed by California workers. Some are pleased to take some overtime to help pay for extra expenses, while others dread it and wonder if they can legally stop their employer from requiring them to put in the overtime....
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates | Nov 29, 2018 | Firm News, wage and hour
As someone who makes your living working for a California employer, you have certain rights with regard to lunch and rest breaks during the work day. When your employer fails to comply with the state’s regulations regarding employee meal and lunch breaks, he or...
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates | Nov 14, 2018 | Firm News, wage and hour
New mothers in California often have many concerns when returning to work. One pressing issue involves nursing breaks and whether employers are mandated to accommodate women in this regard. Women’sHealth.gov explains employer obligations as they pertain to...
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates | Oct 30, 2018 | Firm News, wage and hour
The wage paid to tipped employees is a commonly discussed topic that can get heated. However, the laws in California are much different from those in other states. While many states and the federal government do not require employers to pay tipped employees at least...
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates | Oct 1, 2018 | Firm News, wage and hour
There is a lot of talk these days about employers not paying employees enough. Many feel that employers in California are not paying enough for their employees to live on. This has brought up the idea of a living wage. According to CNBC, a living wage is how much you...
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates | Aug 24, 2018 | Firm News, wage and hour
Sometimes, employers in California refuse to pay their workers. The reasons for this range from the personal to the financial, but the law rarely accepts a company’s decision to withhold pay without a very convincing argument in favor of the action. However,...
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates | Aug 3, 2018 | Firm News, wage and hour
It is not uncommon for California businesses, especially small companies or startups, to misclassify employees as independent contractors. The idea of using independent workers might be attractive to managers and executives, as it is typically cheaper and allows...
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates | Jul 26, 2018 | Firm News, wage and hour
Some workers, especially those in skilled trades, enjoy the benefits of large organizations that protect their rights directly. For example, the California Labor Federation represents over two million working people in the state. However, we know that not everybody...
