Are you required to have 8 hours off between shifts in California? In California, there is no specific state law that dictates a minimum number of hours off between shifts for adult employees. Certain industries or specific job positions may have regulations or agreements that set different rest periods between shifts. There are regulations for…

“Double time” and “overtime” are terms used in employment law to describe different rates of pay for employee hours that are worked beyond an employee’s regular hours. Overtime Pay: Overtime pay, or overtime wages, refers to additional compensation given to employees for working extra hours beyond their standard workday shift, or extra hours in a…

Time clock rules for hourly employees are usually precise, but can be confusing. What are the federal and state laws regarding time clock rules? How do time clock rules relate to the Fair Labor Standards Act? What is the best way to ensure hourly employees are getting paid for all hours worked? We’re diving into…

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 California 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…