Sometimes, employers may attempt to withhold executive bonuses after an executive is terminated. An employer may do this to reduce expenses or because they feel the bonus was unearned. Whether an employer can withhold an executive’s bonus lawfully depends on state law and the language of the…
You work just as hard as others, and they are paid more. Is that a violation of your rights? The Equal Pay Act is meant to ensure that some factors are not used to make decisions about how much a person is paid, including their sex, race,…
Hospital workers are notoriously underappreciated. They generally work long hours and face significant stress in their daily work. Therefore, many workers have questions regarding how overtime pay should be structured or if they are eligible at all. Overtime and Exempt Workers Regarding overtime, employees are classified into…
We work to get paid so we can pay our own bills and survive. Many Californians rely on timely pay to keep their lives running, and when that doesn’t happen, it can significantly impact their lives. Payment Requirements The California Department of Industrial Relations defines timely payment…
Bonuses are a welcome addition to paychecks in most cases, but you may be uncertain if or how those bonuses can affect other parts of your check or even the criteria used to give them. California recognizes discretionary and non-discretionary bonuses. These have different criteria for how…
There can be confusion surrounding a 1099 form and a W2. These are both tax forms, but they apply to workers who are classified differently. A W2 form is completed for an employee of a company, while a 1099 is more of a ledger of payments made…
Many business owners and employers may be unsure of the exact requirements for classifying a worker as an independent contractor or employee. Some business owners or operators may intentionally misclassify these workers to benefit their business. When this happens, there is recourse for the workers. Our San…
California is well known for its efforts to provide protection to workers, and many employees and shift workers wonder what the minimum required break is between shifts. Long work days can take a toll, and the Armstrong Law Firm believes in the importance of employees fully understanding…
