Overtime Pay Rules for Remote Workers
As remote work becomes more common, many employees are unsure how overtime pay works when their “office” is at home. But even if you work from your living room, federal and state labor laws still protect your right to fair wages. Understanding when overtime applies — and what your employer must track — can help you spot wage […]
Is It Legal for Your Boss to Monitor You at Work?
In today’s workplace, many employees wonder how much privacy they actually have on the job. With new technologies, employers can monitor emails, internet use, phone calls, and even video surveillance. But where is the line between legal monitoring and invasion of privacy? Employer Monitoring: What’s Allowed In most cases, employers are legally allowed to monitor work-related activities. This includes: What Crosses […]
Protect your health at work with these tips
Fostering a healthy environment at work is essential to ensure the overall well-being of workers since, as we know, we cannot function properly without good health. Incorporating healthy habits in your daily life can help you in caring for both your physical and mental health in the workplace. Below, we present some tips for taking […]
Los Angeles Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance requires employers to provide written contracts to freelance workers
After taking effect on July 1st, 2023, the new Los Angeles Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance has imposed additional legal requirements on businesses and employers across the city when it comes to handling contracts for freelance workers. Amongst the most notable chances, the law now demands written contracts for every job where a freelance worker will […]
Written Contract Will Be Required For Many Independent Contractors And Freelance Workers
A new city ordinance in Los Angeles requires that all independent contractors and self-employed workers working within the city limits receive a written contract when they start a new job. This ordinance, known as the Self Employed Protection Ordinance, went into effect on July 1 of this year and is similar to new legislation implemented […]
Law proposal could make remote work a statutorily protected right
The California Legislature is in a study period to determine if employees who until now have worked from home can continue to do so or if some type of prior notice expressing the need to return to the workplace should be implemented. Senate Bill (SB) 731 seeks to review this situation through a legislative committee […]