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Posted by Legal Team On September 30, 2024

Overtime Rules for California Hospital Workers

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…

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Posted by Legal Team On September 29, 2024

What Happens When My Employer Isn’t Paying Me on Time?

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…

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Posted by Legal Team On September 27, 2024

Discretionary Vs. Non-Discretionary Bonuses in California

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…

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Posted by Legal Team On August 12, 2024

The Difference Between 1099 vs. W2 Employees

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…

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Posted by Legal Team On August 7, 2024

Can An Employer Be Held Liable for Misclassification?

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…

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Posted by Legal Team On July 22, 2024

How Many Hours Are Required Between Shifts In California?

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…

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