Vacation Pay Explained – Question and AnswerVacation pay is a type of deferred compensation that vests once it is earned. Once earned, it cannot be forfeited.
Guide to Tip Pooling – Question and AnswerIn California tips are the “sole property of the employee or employees to whom it was given." Employers are not allowed to keep any tips!
Can An Employee “Volunteer” Their Time For Work-Related Tasks?Can An Employee “Volunteer” Their Time For Work-Related Tasks? When employees feel like they are getting behind at work, they may want to “volunteer” their t...
California's Split-Shift Law - A Quick OverviewCALIFORNIA'S SPLIT-SHIFT LAW - A QUICK OVERVIEW If you live in today’s society, it is likely that you are employed or employ others. When people discuss thei...
TEN Common Labor Code Violations Committed by Restaurant EmployersThe Restaurant industry is one of the most notorious violators of the California Labor Code. Restaurant employers often attempt to violate ,or are seemingly ...
DO YOU NEED A DAY TO REST? THE CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE SAYS - YES!Wouldn’t it be nice if your employer would limit either the number of hours you work in a week or limit the number of days you must work? If you are an hourl...
FIRED, BUT NOT PAID?When your employment ends, you're must be paid all wages. An employer's failure may result in them owing you MORE money!