Most employers by nature hate when their employees speak out, especially if that involves overtime violations. This type of employer prefers a submissive attitude while they continue to exploit and steal from their employees. If you are working extra hours and you have not compensated accordingly, you should consult an experienced Sherman Oaks wage and
CONTINUE READINGThe minimum wage in California is supposed to increase to 50¢ by January 1st, 2018. The ultimate goal is to reach $15 an hour by 2023. While this is good news, it can also decrease job availability. Some small businesses are already planning to charge customers more and layoff many employees. These are some hard
CONTINUE READINGIt is common for sales reps currently experiencing transitions at work, to close sales without being compensated accordingly. Compensation should not be withheld from these workers, under most circumstances. Many legal disputes have arisen as a result of this illegal comportment. There are times when the sales representative closes the sale yet the client doesn’t
CONTINUE READINGConstruction workers in California continue complaining about wage theft. This is especially true for female construction workers who earn significantly less than men. Unfortunately, one in six construction workers in the state is having their wages stolen. Whether it involves cheating on payroll overtime or taxes, wage fraud is wrong and employers should not get
CONTINUE READINGWhile it may feel great staying late to help out with a project or getting to work early to prep for a meeting, it is easy to forget that you are working off-the-clock, therefore, you should get paid. Sometimes the extra effort you put into your work or extra hours poured into a project are
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