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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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