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Ferraro Vega | April 26, 2023 | Employee Termination \ Employment Law \ Wrongful Termination

Being fired can be overwhelming and confusing, especially if you believe the circumstances didn’t align. While California is an at-will employment state, employers cannot fire individuals based on certain protected characteristics or situations. This is known as wrongful termination and is a violation of state […]

Ferraro Vega | March 16, 2023 | Employment Law

Under California labor codes, rest and meal breaks must be provided by employers for nonexempt employees. How many breaks employees are entitled to depend on the length of their shift and whether or not they have already waived breaks. Meal Breaks Nonexempt California employees must […]

Ferraro Vega | March 15, 2023 | Employment Law

When you leave a job, it can be a stressful or exciting time in your life. Even if you are leaving for work you want to pursue, the changes and loss of familiar connections and places can be difficult. Leaving your current employment is worse […]

Nick Ferraro | August 22, 2022 | Employment Law

Everyone looks forward to payday. But do you have any rights when you work for an employer who doesn’t stick to a regular payday or pays you infrequently? You bet. California law not only mandates when employers must pay employees, but it also makes clear […]

Nick Ferraro | August 1, 2022 | Legal Updates

In a December 28, 2018, order, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) concluded that California’s meal and rest break rules were preempted under the Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1984 (49 U.S.C. § 31101 et seq.). Petitioners contend that this decision does not apply […]

Nick Ferraro | July 29, 2022 | Employment Law

The Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) allows workers to enforce labor laws on behalf of the state. Critics of this law are looking to repeal it but have halted their plans for a ballot initiative in 2022, instead saying they will leave the repeal up […]

Nick Ferraro | July 28, 2022 | Wage and Hour

California has a strong history of protecting worker’s rights. Employees who work on a piece-rate basis must be paid at least minimum wage for their nonproductive time, including rest breaks.  If you’re a San Diego worker who’s employer isn’t paying you correctly. You have legal […]

Nick Ferraro | July 12, 2022 | Wage and Hour

A wage statement or pay stub summarizes the amount of money you earned and the deductions your employer withheld from your paycheck. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division provides an optional Wage Statement form for employers to use. California Labor Code §226 […]

Nick Ferraro | July 7, 2022 | Wage and Hour

The short answer is yes, you can, under most circumstances. An employer in San Diego, California, generally cannot prevent you or your colleagues from discussing your pay. Keep reading to learn more and to learn about an important exception. Employers Cannot Prohibit Employees From Talking […]

Nick Ferraro | June 27, 2022 | Wage and Hour

To make sure you are paid correctly, you need to clock in and out regularly. California has many nuances relating to employment laws, and inspecting your time records is no exception. The bottom line is that California law permits you to view and copy certain […]