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What’s the San Francisco Governmental Code Sick Leave Policy?

Published November 11, 2011 | By vegalawyer

If you are a San Francisco worker (or employer), you are probably already at least vaguely familiar with the ballot initiative passed in 2006 that guarantees workers paid sick days. This law, which was supported by nearly two-thirds of voters in the city, provides critical support for workers who fall ill. Continue reading →

Posted in Labor Laws, Employment discrimination and Harassment | Tagged employee, employer, employment law, policies, san francisco, sick leave

What’s The Difference between Overtime and Double Overtime in California?

Published October 25, 2011 | By vegalawyer

In any event, you need a solid, understandable guide to California’s overtime laws. In middle of 2000, CA enacted new regulations for overtime. These regulations obviously are quite complicated. But the take away – the “elevator pitch” summary, if you will – is as follows: Continue reading →

Posted in Overtime Laws | Tagged attorney, bay area, California, compensation, double overtime, employer, Employment, laws, lawyer, Overtime

If an employee works unauthorized overtime is the employer obligated to pay for it?

Published September 2, 2011 | By vegalawyer

Yes, California law requires that employers pay overtime, whether authorized or not, at the rate of one and one-half times the employee’s regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of eight up to an including 12 hours… Continue reading →

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What can I do if my employer doesn’t pay me my overtime wages?

Published September 2, 2011 | By vegalawyer

You can either file a wage claim eve with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (the Labor Commissioner’s Office), or you can file a lawsuit in court against your employer in to recover the lost wages. Additionally, if you no… Continue reading →

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When must I be paid for the overtime hours I work?

Published September 2, 2011 | By vegalawyer

Overtime wages must be paid no later than the payday for the next regular payroll period after which the overtime wages were earned. Labor Code Section 204 Only the payment of overtime wages may be delayed to the payday of… Continue reading →

Posted in Labor Laws, Employment discrimination and Harassment | Tagged California, Employment, Labor Code Section 204, Overtime

Bay Area Injury Lawyer News

Published September 2, 2011 | By vegalawyer

San Francisco, CA (Bay Area Injury Lawyer News)—An unlicensed driver blamed a mechanical failure for a Tuesday morning, August 24, 2010 crash that left five pedestrians with serious or critical injuries. The SUV accident occurred at 9:36 a.m. in San… Continue reading →

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