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Under California law, tips are the property of the employee who receives them. Employers may not take or share employees’ tips except under certain limited circumstances. California tip law dictates that employers are prohibited from using employees’ tips to offset the employer’s obligation to pay them minimum wage. Under California labor code, an employer cannot […]

According to California’s wage and hour laws, employers are generally required to pay interest on unpaid wages owed to employees during any given pay period. The interest rate is set by California law and varies depending on the year and the type of wages owed. As of January 1, 2022, the interest rate for unpaid […]

In general, it is possible to reopen a workers’ compensation case, but it depends on the specific circumstances of the case and the laws in the injured workers’ jurisdiction. In some cases, an injured employee may be able to reopen their case if their condition has worsened or if they have experienced a new injury […]

Workers’ compensation claim settlements are agreements reached between an injured worker and their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier. The settlements are designed to provide injured workers with compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other expenses related to an on the job injury. In general, a workers’ compensation settlement can take two forms: a lump-sum […]

If you have been injured on the job and your employer has not reported your injury, you may have legal options. Generally, employers are required to report workplace injuries to the appropriate government agency or insurance company and to provide workers’ compensation benefits to any injured worker. In most cases, when an employee suffers a […]

Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that provides benefits to employees who suffer injuries or illnesses as a result of their work related injury. The specifics of workers compensation laws vary by jurisdiction, but in general, they are designed to provide medical expenses, wage replacement, and other benefits to an injured worker or if […]

A product liability claim is a type of legal claim someone can make against a defective product that causes a personal injury or damage to personal property. Personal injury attorneys can help California consumers file a product liability claim for any personal injury they experience because of a defective product. California Product Liability Law California […]