California has changed the minimum number of sick days employers can offer employees. Some of the changes took effect in 2024. Others became law on January 1st, 2025. The biggest change guarantees that most California employees receive 5 days or 40 hours of paid sick leave each year. Before 2024, employers could limit sick leave benefits to 24 hours or
As a worker in California, you’re protected by some of the strongest labor laws in the country. But unfortunately, that doesn’t totally prevent situations where your rights are violated by the company or people you work for–and some are more common than others. Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers can help. Set up a free consultation today to talk about your options.
Yes. California employers must pay eligible employees for overtime hours worked, even if the hours weren’t authorized. The rate must be 1.5 times the employee’s normal wage and, in some cases, double the normal wage when hours worked go beyond a certain limit. Overtime Pay Required in California California’s Labor Code – LAB § 510 guarantees overtime pay for qualifying
Yes, in some cases. Washington employers are not required to provide unpaid time off to employees, although many do. If employers do provide unpaid time off, they can still choose not to approve an employee’s request. The exception would be in cases involving time off requested for reasons protected by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act and Washington’s Family
Washington has pretty extensive legal protections for you and other workers when it comes to when and how you’re paid by your employer. Even though this is arguably your most basic right when it comes to your employment, your employer might still try to find ways around the law. At Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers, we know how hard you work
When you go to work in Washington, you have certain rights–none more important than being paid fairly and on time. This also happens to apply if you’re fired or you quit. Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers can help you if your employer is violating your workplace rights. Contact us today for a free consultation to learn more. What is Washington’s Final
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