California workers are entitled to regular meal and rest breaks under California labor laws. However, if an employer denies an employee their meal or rest break, the law requires the employer to “compensate” the employee at a premium rate for the time. According to California Labor Code §226.7(c), an employer must pay the employee one additional hour of pay for
Many families hire caregivers and homecare workers to assist elderly or disabled members of their families. Caregivers and homecare workers are protected by federal and state laws governing minimum wage and overtime pay. In California, these workers are entitled to overtime pay. Understanding overtime pay for homecare workers and caregivers is vital for employers and employees who wish to avoid
Healthcare fraud results in billions of dollars in losses for the government each year. For citizens, healthcare fraud contributes to increases in insurance premiums and taxes. If you suspect your employer is committing healthcare fraud, you can file a lawsuit under the False Claims Act. By reporting healthcare fraud, you help prevent unscrupulous companies from stealing money from the government.
There are many reasons an employee may want to know what information is included in their personnel file. For example, perhaps you have been terminated for reasons that you believe are unfair or even illegal. Or, you might suspect that you have not been compensated properly for your work. Luckily, in California, employees have the right to access their personnel
In 2016, California’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff in the case of Jennifer Augustus v. ABM Security Services Inc. This case involved an employer that required security guards to keep their pagers and radios on during breaks. This requirement allegedly ensured that security personnel were able to respond to emergencies at all times. However, California law requires
Employees deserve to be paid fair wages for their service. California has some of the most favorable wage and hour laws in the country, including laws requiring overtime pay. Most employers are required to pay overtime wages when an employee works over eight hours in any workday or over 40 hours in a workweek. Overtime pay consists of: For employers
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