Employers Don’t Always Follow The Rules
In a capitalistic society where companies hold an exceeding amount of power over not just their workers but the world in general, it is no wonder that those companies will try to push the limits of what they can get…
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Wage & Hour Lawsuit Yields Major Windfall For Affected Employees
The following story deals with a specific restaurant with four locations in a small area outside of California. But the location isn't the crucial part of this story -- it is the wage and hour violation the restaurant committed, and…
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A Few Common Wage & Hour Questions, Answered
Wage and hour laws can be a bit complicated, and learning about them isn't exactly a high priority for many people, even though it is an incredibly important topic. That's understandable, so today we're going to discuss some basic wage…
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Lawsuit Alleges Wage And Hour Violation By Restaurant
While the following story didn't occur here in the Bay Area, it is not the location that is important about this story. The wage and hour case brought by the Department of Labor, however, most certainly is. According to the…
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Exempt And Non-Exempt Employees: Do You Know The Differences?
In today's post, we'll be continuing a discussion we started in early December. Silicon Valley is the land of start-ups, but founding a new business is not always a smooth process. Even if you strive to treat your new employees well,…
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Do You Know The Differences Between Employees And Contractors?
The Bay Area is the land of startups. It is one of the few places in America where someone with a great idea and a solid work ethic can quickly turn those assets into a successful company. And once the…
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Federal Rule Change Expected To Affect 420,000 Salaried Workers In California
Federal employment laws generally set minimum standards for employee protections, including regulation of wages and work hours. States can pass more protective laws, however, and employers in those states must comply with those measures. California has long been known as…