Category: Wages
What to Do If You’re Misclassified as an Independent Contractor
Employers have a strong financial incentive to use independent contractors as workers rather than employees; however, they cannot manage or control an independent contractor the way they can with an employee. Under federal and state employee protection laws, an employer may not treat you as an employee and then misclassify you as an independent contractor…
Are Unpaid Trial Shifts Illegal?
Trial shifts are extensively across various industries as a tool for employers to assess a prospective employee’s skills under real-world conditions. You may have experienced or heard about unpaid trial shifts that usually last several hours but could extend over multiple days or even weeks. It’s essential to understand your rights and whether these unpaid…
California’s Equal Pay Act: What To Do if You’re Not Being Paid Equally
California’s Equal Pay Act is a groundbreaking piece of legislation designed to help combat wage discrimination across various industries. In essence, this act requires employers to pay employees the same rate of compensation, regardless of their gender, race, or ethnicity, when they are performing substantially similar work that requires similar skill, effort, and responsibility: “Equal…
California Wage and Hour Laws
It’s crucial that you know the wage and hour laws in California so you can ensure that your employer isn’t taking advantage of you or withholding too much money from the salary you rightfully earned. This includes being familiar with laws regarding minimum wage, overtime pay, rest and lunch breaks, and working off the clock….
California Holiday Pay Laws
Many people wonder if their employers are permitted to force them to work on holidays. If they insist that you clock in, are you entitled to overtime? It’s important to know the holiday compensation rules so you can ensure that all of your rights are protected. If you believe your employer is forcing you to…
I Am Being Paid Less Than My Male Co-Worker. How Much is the Wage Gap Going to Cost Me in My Career?
The wage gap – the average difference between what men and women are paid for doing the same job – has been a topic of widespread discussion since at least the 1970’s. Yet, four decades later, women are still experiencing lower pay than men for the same work. Consequently, the wage gap is one of…