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Do you believe your current or former employer owes you commission and is refusing to pay it? In many instances, this is a form of wage theft in the eyes of the law in California.  Here’s what you need to know about unpaid commission. Learn how employees are protected by California laws and what you can do if your employer won’t pay up, including working with an employment attorney.

As a worker in California, you may not yet be familiar with a new law governing leave for reproductive loss. Here’s what you should know about this new policy. Since between 10 and 20 percent of known pregnancies end in spontaneous miscarriage, this law may affect your household. And it applies to other reproductive losses too. Read on to learn more.

If you work in sales, you probably work long hours. It takes a lot of work to nurture clients and close deals. Did you know that you may now be eligible for overtime where previously you were exempt from this extra money?  Here’s a review of how overtime laws have changed for salespeople over the last few years. The pandemic was a major force in changing how salespeople conducted business. Now, the rules have changed, and you need to know about them to get money you rightfully earn.

If you’re a worker in the city of Los Angeles, you may not be aware that you are entitled to paid sick leave under many circumstances. Using this paid time off can help you maintain your income if you or a family member are ill or need medical care. This means you won’t lose money you need to survive if you have to be off work. Here’s what you need to know about LA’s paid sick leave, which is part of the city’s MWO (Minimum Wage Ordinance).

Whether you are employed in a restaurant kitchen as a cook or out in the field as an oil pipeline inspector, you are entitled to overtime pay, even if you get a day rate. You read that right: you should get overtime even if you get a day rate . Here’s what you need to know about California overtime laws for day rate employees so you can protect your rights and ensure you’re getting what you are due, no matter what your profession.

Do you have a disability and believe you have been treated unfairly at work because of it? You might have a workplace disability discrimination case. Read more below to see if this applies to you and what you can do to make sure your rights are protected.

Do you work as a production employee on a television show set where long days are the norm? If so, it’s essential to know how California laws regarding overtime pay affect your bottom line. Here’s what you need to know about minimum wages and calculating overtime — especially if you are not yet an entertainment union member. And if your employer does not pay you proper overtime, you should know how an employment attorney can help you.

If you’re a worker in California, there’s some good news on the horizon. As of January 1, 2024, the state will require employers to provide you with more sick days than previously. Read on to learn about the changes and see how the new sick leave policy in California will be implemented.

If you’re an employer in California, pay attention to changes in the work environment for 2024. Here’s a summary of new employment laws passed by the California Assembly and Senate that you must follow in order to avoid costly citations and the potential for lawsuits.