2023 California Per Diem Employee Rights Exposed: How to Fight Back and Win!

Some employers require part of their workforce to be on an as-needed basis, reducing their employee expenses by only giving these employees hours when the business needs extra help. These employees, called per diem employees, benefit from this arrangement with a flexible schedule that often pays a higher hourly wage than typical salary rates. Often, […]
Bill Gates’ Investment Company Accused by Female Job Candidates of Intrusive Questions Related to their Sexual History During their Job Screening Process

Several women that were interviewing for a position at Bill Gates’ private investment office, claim to have been asked highly intrusive and unprofessional questions. They contend they were asked if they ever had an affair, what kind of pornography they watched, and if they had ever “danced for dollars”. One of the candidates was asked if she […]
California Sick Leave Law 2023 – All You Need To Know

California’s paid sick leave laws provide qualified employees with a minimum of 24 hours, or 3 work days, of paid sick leave off per year. These statewide requirements apply to all employers, no matter their size, and allow employees to care for their own health and the health of their loved ones. An employer who […]
California On-Call and Standby Time Policy 2023

California has specific and strong worker protections, particularly for wage and hour law. Some employees are subject to “on-call” or “standby” time, where they are not technically working but may be required to work if notified. Although this arrangement has benefits, it can also be incredibly restrictive on what an employee can do with their […]
California Lunch Break Law 2023 – Meal and Rest Break Laws

Employee rights include the right to appropriate rest and meal breaks. The exact breaks you are entitled to as a nonexempt employee depend on your shift length. If your employer doesn’t provide you with uninterrupted rest and meal breaks, you can file a claim against them. California Meal and Rest Breaks Employees are entitled to […]