Personal Injury, Class Action & Employment Law Blog

The short answer is no. In California, your employer cannot require you—or even allow you—to work off the clock. If you’re performing work duties, you must be paid for that time. This is a very

The construction industry is a key part of the economy. Unfortunately, wage and hour law violations are common in this field. If you work hard to build our communities, knowing your rights is the first

When a former employer willfully delays a final paycheck, they might be left owing the employee additional money for that time. Let me paint a picture I know is all too familiar. You’ve given your

You deserve to be fully compensated for the hours you work. But you may be losing out on wages that you’ve earned because your employer does not properly calculate your regular rate of pay or

Payday should feel fantastic. You’ve worked hard and have now been paid. But what if the paycheck amount appears smaller than expected? What if your employer took money for suspicious reasons? California has some of

You have a busy day at work. Your email is full, the project deadline is approaching, and just as you’re about to eat lunch, your boss comes into your cubicle with an “urgent” request that

If you’re in sales, your paycheck, eligibility for overtime, and other legal protections regarding your wages and breaks may depend heavily on whether you’re labeled as “inside sales” or “outside sales.” California’s laws differ significantly

If you are working full-time for a company, following their schedules, using their equipment, and being told exactly how to complete your tasks, only to receive a 1099 form instead of a W-2 at tax