Category Archives: Wage & Hour

As one of the most worker-friendly states in the United States, California has robust labor laws designed to protect employees’ rights and ensure fair compensation for their work. Despite these protective measures, wage and hour violations are still prevalent in the Golden State. Employers, either knowingly or inadvertently, may commit violations that deprive workers of […]

California has some of the most robust labor laws in the United States, ensuring that employees are treated fairly and compensated appropriately for their work. Unfortunately, despite these regulations, wage and hour violations persist, leaving countless workers in the state shortchanged. If you suspect that you have been a victim of wage and hour violations […]

California’s wage and hour laws are designed to protect the rights of workers and ensure fair treatment in the workplace. However, these laws can be complex and confusing, leading to various wage and hour issues for employees across the state. At The Myers Law Group, APC, we understand the challenges faced by workers dealing with […]

If you are an employee in California, it is important to understand the laws and regulations surrounding overtime pay. Overtime pay provides additional compensation to employees who work more than a certain number of hours in a workweek. The laws governing overtime pay in California are designed to protect the rights of workers and ensure […]

Employee misclassification has become a critical issue in the modern workforce, with significant ramifications for both workers and employers. In California, a state known for its robust labor laws, the misclassification of employees as independent contractors has emerged as a widespread problem. This blog post aims to shed light on the consequences of misclassification, specifically […]

In California, reporting time pay is a term that refers to the compensation that an employee receives for showing up to work but not being given any work to do. This concept is outlined in the California Labor Code, which specifies when employers must provide reporting time pay and how much they must pay. Recently, […]

The California Prevailing Wage Law, also known as the Prevailing Wage Law or the Davis-Bacon Act, is a set of regulations that govern the wages paid to workers on public works projects. The law requires contractors and subcontractors to pay their employees the prevailing wage rate for the specific trade and locality where the work […]

California Labor Commissioner: How to File a Wage Claim If you work in California and have not been paid the wages you are owed, you have the right to file a wage claim with the California Labor Commissioner’s Office. The Labor Commissioner is responsible for enforcing California’s labor laws, including laws governing minimum wage, overtime […]

As an employee in California, it is important to know your rights when it comes to minimum wage violations. Minimum wage violations occur when an employer fails to pay you the minimum wage rate required by law. These violations are unfortunately common, but you do not have to tolerate them. Here is what you need […]