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
Employment laws vary across the United States, and the Washington State at-will employment laws play a significant role in shaping employer-employee relationships. Understanding these laws is more critical than ever as they influence how employers can not only terminate workers but also how employees can respond to unfair treatment. Knowing how at-will employment laws impact you can help you ensure
California employers are not required to provide unpaid time off except for time off requested for reasons covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act. Even if employers do provide unpaid time off, they can still choose not to approve an employee’s request. California Employment Laws California has strong employment laws that involve all areas related to the employer and
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