On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC on Monday, November 5, 2018. Let us say you are working as a janitor for a well-established furniture upholstery company that has two locations: one in Sorrento Valley and another in Escondido. The company is short on staff at present, so you often need to continue working after your shift is over. However, you do not …
Am I entitled to a nursing break at work?
On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in wage & hour laws on Sunday, September 23, 2018. If you’re a new mother who’s recently returned to the work force, you may have questions about your rights at they pertain to nursing breaks. In fact, employers are beholden to certain federal and state regulations that establish the proper method of providing mothers with breaks …
When your employer wants to avoid paying you
On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. In the state of California, many employers ask janitors and housekeepers working for them to perform work tasks “off the clock.” If you are a janitor or housekeeper in this situation, you may be wondering whether the practice is legal. The answer is that it is not. The law requires your employer …
What are the wage laws for minors?
On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in wage & hour laws on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. If you have a child who will soon be working in the state of California, then you might want to become more familiar with the laws that guide the employment of minors. One area that is often overlooked is the wages. According to the Department of …
Watch out for ways employers avoid paying overtime
On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Many workers are more than happy to work a little overtime for the extra money. California law stipulates employers must pay their workers their wage and a half for anything in excess of eight hours. If employees work more than 12 hours a day, they should receive double their standard wage. To many …
What is the prevailing wage law?
On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in wage & hour laws on Friday, May 4, 2018. Like everyone in San Diego, you are likely familiar with the concept of a minimum wage. Such a standard (currently $7.25 nationally) ensures that laborers are paid a base amount. Yet minimum wage is meant to apply primarily to entry-level positions. However, in industries that work …
California laws about tipping
On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in Wage & hour laws on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. The laws on tipping vary from one state to the next. Fortunately, California has relatively strict laws on how employers treat tips in relation to their employees’ wages. For example, California law states employers cannot pay workers less than minimum wage, expecting tips to make up the difference. While that is …
The reality of affording housing on a minimum wage
On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in wage & hour laws on Friday, February 23, 2018. If today’s job market offers any prediction on future challenges, it is in regard to minimum wage and housing affordability. San Diego is one of many hot cities on the map, yet countless Californians struggle to pay rent and monthly mortgages. Earning low wages is part …
What happens when an employer refuses to pay for overtime?
On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in employee rights on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. One of life’s many joys involves pride over hard work done. Many Californians could agree with this sentiment, but by the same token, there are few better feelings than hanging one’s hat for the day. With the gradual decrease of unemployment rates in the country, the outlook on jobs for the average …
3 ways to prove you worked overtime
On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in Wage & hour laws on Friday, February 2, 2018. Does your employer fail to log your hours? If your workplace does not have a time sheet or time clock, you may not be receiving proper overtime pay. First of all, it is important to note that the Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to keep records regarding your hourly pay rate, …