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Representative PAGA Claims Continue

Representative PAGA Claims Continue

The California Supreme Court has cleared the way for California employees to pursue PAGA actions on behalf of other employees in court even where they are compelled to arbitrate their individual claims. On July 17, 2023, the California Supreme Court in Adolph v. Uber...

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Minimum Wage For Californians Goes Up

Minimum Wage For Californians Goes Up

The highest minimum wage set by federal, state, county, and city law applies to the worksite at which the employee works.  In other words, employees are entitled to the highest of the minimum wage set by the jurisdiction in which they work. Minimum Wage Rates The...

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California Anti-Retaliation Laws

California Anti-Retaliation Laws

Here is a list of California laws that protect an employee against employer retaliation. Government Code section 12940 Employers are prohibited from firing or punishing employees who complain about, report, or otherwise oppose unlawful discrimination or harassment....

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New Protections for California Employees in 2023

New Protections for California Employees in 2023

California continues to lead the nation in protecting employees. Here is a quick summary of a few laws effective 2023 that bolster legal protections for California employees. Pay Transparency & Data Reporting Requirements (SB 1162) California’s existing pay...

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California Whistleblower Law Is The Strongest In The Nation

California Whistleblower Law Is The Strongest In The Nation

Originally published on Colby Law Firm, May 6th 2022. Aaron Colby is a Los Angeles employment lawyer, who represents California employees in legal disputes with their current or former employers. The California state law – Labor Code § 1102.5 – protecting employees...

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New Protections For California Employees in 2021

New Protections For California Employees in 2021

California continues to lead the nation in protecting employees. Here is a quick summary of a few laws and court decisions effective 2021 that bolster legal protections for California employees. Don't Cut Short Meal Breaks On February 25, 2021, the California Supreme...

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Minimum Wage For Californians

Minimum Wage For Californians

The highest minimum wage set by federal, state, county, and city law applies to the worksite at which the employee works.  In other words, employees are entitled to the highest of the minimum wage set by the jurisdiction in which they work. This means that some...

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Pay Rules And The Pandemic

Pay Rules And The Pandemic

Workers are facing a new workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Whether it be working away from the job site or at work following safety protocols, no one is unaffected.  The California Labor Code still protects workers in this new environment. Defining...

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Wage-And-Hour Missteps

Wage-And-Hour Missteps

California companies constantly make mistakes that are illegal under wage-and-hour laws.  Even if the mistake is unintentional, the California Labor Code is "strict liability" meaning that employers are still liable.  Here are some very common missteps. Overtime for...

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Illegal Interview Inquiries

Illegal Interview Inquiries

California state and local legislation sets rules for the employment application and interview process.  Even questions that seem harmless may be against the law. Compensation History California employers cannot ask job applicants for their prior salary history or...

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