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…
Severance packages are generally offered to employees whose positions are eliminated due to downsizing or restructuring. California does not mandate any kind of severance package from employers beyond the final pay. If you are concerned that layoffs are coming or have just experienced job loss and a…
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…
It can be stressful when you are dismissed from a job through no fault of your own. You may be coming from a status of financial stability and relative ease, only to be told that your next paycheck will be the last you will depend on. Sometimes,…
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 has some of the toughest labor laws in the country, and recent updates show the state’s commitment to protecting workers holds true. However, these laws can’t do much to protect workers if they don’t know their options. If you have recently experienced an adverse employment action…
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…
The cost of living keeps increasing, and it seems companies are always looking for more help. These issues may lead employers and employees to wonder if it is legal for employees to work seven days a week or if there is a limit to how many consecutive…
Finding employment in the world today can feel like a daunting task. This can be true even more so for those who are differently abled. Federal regulations exist to ease some of this stress, but holding employers accountable can be difficult in practice. The Armstrong Law Firm…
In the US, competition is the foundation for building the economy. A recent ruling by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) aims to make that more likely to happen as it bans non-compete clauses. The final rule aims to make the use of non-compete clauses illegal throughout the…
