Employment Law

Nicholas J. Ferraro | September 9, 2024 | Employment Law

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 […]

Nicholas J. Ferraro | June 17, 2024 | Employment Law \ Unpaid Wages \ Wage and Hour

Work is a necessary part of life, required to support your family or your lifestyle. Some find fulfillment and purpose in their jobs, while others simply work to pay the bills. Even those who find great satisfaction from their jobs still need time off to […]

Nicholas J. Ferraro | February 5, 2024 | Employment Law

Under California labor laws, employees are entitled to certain rights that are regretfully exploited by employers every day. Employment lawyers work to defend the rights of workers across the state. If you are dealing with a situation at work with the potential to turn into […]

Nicholas J. Ferraro | September 27, 2023 | Employment Law \ Wage and Hour

Any time that you notice a discrepancy in your wages or hours, you should look to speak with an attorney about your case. If you don’t pick up on these issues initially, you may wonder how long you have to file a claim and try […]

Nicholas J. Ferraro | July 21, 2023 | Employment Law \ Wage and Hour

California law requires that prevailing wages be paid to all trade employees who are hired onto a public works project. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. In some cases, certain projects or employees may be exempt from the opportunity to receive prevailing […]

Nicholas J. Ferraro | July 17, 2023 | Employment Law \ Wage and Hour

Prevailing wages do not apply to every job. Instead, they only apply to projects funded by the public and sponsored by the government. To better define prevailing wages and when they should be used, California created what is referred to as the prevailing wage law. […]

Nicholas J. Ferraro | July 16, 2023 | Employment Law \ Wage and Hour

If you are hired to perform a task on a public works project, California law mandates that your employer pay you the prevailing wages for your craft. Because public works projects are funded by taxpayers and controlled by the government, there is no reason why […]

Nicholas J. Ferraro | July 15, 2023 | Employment Law \ Wage and Hour

Every employee deserves to be paid a fair rate for the work that they perform. This applies to all contracted projects across California, including ones that are funded by the public. In California, employers who are in charge of handling public works projects must adhere […]

Nicholas J. Ferraro | June 3, 2023 | Employment Law \ Overtime \ Wage and Hour

One of the most common forms of wage theft occurs when employers don’t pay out the overtime that their employees have earned. Some employers get away with not doing so for years, in part because their employees don’t actually know when they are entitled to […]

Nicholas J. Ferraro | 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 […]

Nicholas J. Ferraro | 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 depends on the length of their shift and whether or not they have already waived breaks. Knowing the California lunch break law […]

Nicholas J. Ferraro | 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 […]

Nicholas J. 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 […]

Nicholas J. 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 […]

Nicholas J. Ferraro | March 23, 2022 | Employment Law

Yes, employers must reimburse employees for using personal cell phones for business purposes. California law is clear on this issue. Additionally, employers may need to reimburse remote employees for business expenses. What is the Law Regarding Cell Phone Reimbursements to Employees in California? There is […]

Nicholas J. Ferraro | January 27, 2022 | Employment Law

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. […]

Nicholas J. Ferraro | January 10, 2022 | Employment Law

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 […]

Nicholas J. Ferraro | December 23, 2021 | Employment Law

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 […]

Nicholas J. Ferraro | December 8, 2021 | Employment Law

Understanding the provision of AB 9 is important if you want to file claims under several California discrimination and leave protection laws. AB 9 increased the time to file claims under these laws from one year to three years. However, you still need to be […]

Nicholas J. Ferraro | December 7, 2021 | Employment Law

Many employees work a standard eight to ten-hour shift. They report to work each day at the same time and leave work at the same time. However, this situation does not apply to all workers. Some employees work odd hours. For example, they may work […]