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Because employers know how critical it is for their employees to keep their jobs, some bosses are imposing unrealistic expectations on their team members. How do you know if your boss is imposing such expectations? Consulting with a California employment lawyer can help put things into perspective. But first, here are some early signs to […]

All California employees are entitled to one 30-minute meal break and two 10-minute rest breaks per 8-hour shift. Even though California has laws on meal periods and rest periods, some employers take advantage of their employees and do not give them adequate rest break periods. The unpaid wage attorneys at Lawyers for Justice, PC are […]

Does your boss not pay you fairly for all the hours you work? Would YOU be interested in working fewer days per week? A shortened workweek may be a reality for California companies. Currently, there is legislation circulating through the state legislature that would change the standard workweek to 32 hours, from the typical 40 […]

Is off-the-clock work illegal? What does the Fair Labor Standards Act have to say about off-the-clock work? Are wage and hour laws violated if an employer forced non-exempt employees to work off the clock? Is an employee owed unpaid wages if they clocked out and then received another assignment from their boss? Is a wage […]

Ways to Sue Your Employer If you’ve been mistreated at work, experienced emotional distress, wrongful termination, sexual harassment or other workplace harassment, lost wages or unpaid wages, or if your employer violated another type of California law or federal law that goes against the legal system, you may be wondering if you can sue them. […]

The Great Resignation is upon us. What is the strategy on how to keep employees in the Great Resignation? Employees are leaving their jobs in record numbers, BUT there are things employers can do to eliminate high turnover. As a team of experienced employment attorneys who fearlessly fight for employee rights, the employment attorneys at […]

What is wage theft? Do you know the different ways in which wage theft can occur in the workplace? A knowledgeable employment lawyer, like the ones at Lawyers for Justice, PC have a strong legal strategy to ensure victims of wage theft are compensated fairly. The definition of wage theft is when employers do not […]