California was the first state to commit to increasing the minimum wage for employees to $15 per hour. The minimum wage increase began on January 1, 2017, and increases annually based on the size of the company. By January 1, 2024, almost all employees in California will be earning a minimum of $15 per hour. There are exceptions for some
California is an at-will work state. That means an employer can generally terminate an employee at any time and for any (legal) reason. However, even in an at-will work state, some terminations are illegal. Proving wrongful termination can be challenging. With the help of an employment attorney, you have a better chance of winning your case than if you try
Employees need to understand their rights to meal periods and rest periods. Most employees are entitled to rest periods and meal breaks during their shift. However, there is a difference between on-duty meal periods and rest breaks and off-duty meal breaks and rest periods. What Are the Rules for Meal Breaks and Rest Periods in California? Non-exempt workers are entitled
When the HR manager asks to meet with you, the result is rarely pleasant. Often these meetings result in an employee’s termination. Your employer may give you a reason for the termination, or they may not. You might be given the opportunity to resign instead of being fired. In either case, your employer might owe you a severance agreement. What
Wrongful termination happens when an employer terminates an employee in violation of the law. Generally speaking, employees in California work at-will. This means that an employer can fire an employee for any reason (or no reason at all). But California employees have many protections under federal and state laws that prohibit termination for certain reasons. If your employer fires you
California law is highly protective of workers. These protections extend even after the employer terminates employment. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many employers to scramble to comply with California’s employee termination laws. Many of them were unable to do so. But regardless of the reason for non-compliance, employees still retain certain rights after a layoff, furlough, or termination. Here are some
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