wage and hour

In California, "on-call" status means you aren’t actively working but must remain available to report for duty if your employer requests it. Whether this time qualifies as compensable work hinges on the degree of control your employer exerts over your activities...

Yes, under California Labor Code section 2802, if you were required to work from home and incurred necessary and reasonable expenses related to your home office, your employer may be obligated to reimburse you for those expenses. This includes costs associated with...

In most if not all states, employers are required to cover all business expenses, and supply all capital required for their business enterprises (e.g., tools, equipment, uniforms, work site, etc.).  Thus, under California law, employers are in most cases required to...

In California, employers are obligated to follow certain legal standards in regard to paying their employees for all work performed on behalf of the employer.  Unfortunately, not all employers will follow these standards.  As such, an employee may sometimes find...

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many cities throughout California have enacted “hazard pay” or “hero pay” ordinances across a variety of industries with the healthcare industry as a focal point. On July 7, 2022 Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed the...

As of January 1, 2022, the state of California’s minimum wage is $15.00 per hour for employers that have 26 or more employees and $14.00 per hour for employers that have fewer than 26 employees.  In addition, California’s minimum wage is set to increase in 2023. ...

Does your employer pay you in cash or with a personal check??? Although not illegal, it is likely a violation of California Labor Code section 226 if the employer fails to provide a wage statement semimonthly or at the time of each payment of wages. What is a wage...

In a recent development in California employment law, on May 23, 2022, the California Supreme Court, in the case of Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc., Cal.5th _, S258966 (2022), held that meal and rest period premiums owed to employees who are unable to take...

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...