Introduction Navigating a wage claim in California can be a complex and daunting process for workers. While the California labor board offers a streamlined venue for workers to file wage claims without the need of a lawyer, actually winning the
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9 New California Laws Impacting Your Workplace in 2024: An Employee’s Perspective
By Eugene Lee
Every year, a slew of important new labor laws take effect and 2024 is no different. For California employees, it’s crucial to stay informed of your new rights and protections. Here’s a breakdown of the ten key laws that affect…
California Workers Get 5 Paid Sick Days Per Year Starting 2024
By Eugene Lee
In 2023, California passed a law (Senate Bill 616) that grants employees 5 paid sick days each year. SB616 amends Labor Code Section 246, which had previously provided for only 3 paid sick days. The new law, effective 1/1/24, resulted…
The 2024 California Law on Marijuana Testing of Employees and Job Applicants (AB 2188)
By Eugene Lee
Laws about work are constantly changing in California. Laws regarding marijuana testing at work are no exception. California passed Assembly Bill 2188 (AB 2188) on 8/30/22, bringing some important changes regarding how employers can test employees or job applicants for…
Labor Attorney Eugene Lee Wins $500k and $235k Appeals, Defeats $10 mil. Lawsuit
By Eugene Lee
Congratulations to Eugene Lee, Esq. for winning two separate appeals in the 2d District Court of Appeal. The result allows his clients to keep the $506,000 and $235,000 in judgments he won for each of them. In the process, he…
Labor Attorney Eugene Lee Wins $500k and $235k Appeals, Defeats $10 mil. Lawsuit
By Eugene Lee
Congratulations to Eugene Lee, Esq. for winning two separate appeals in the 2d District Court of Appeal. The result allows his clients to keep the $506,000 and $235,000 in judgments he won for each of them. In the process, he…
California Meal Break & Rest Break Law (2021) – Quick Calculator + Charts
By Eugene Lee
Under California meal break law (which is much more generous to employees than federal labor law), if you are a non-exempt worker, you are entitled to a 30-minute uninterrupted, duty-free meal break if you work more than 5 hours in…
California Meal Break & Rest Break Law (2020) – Quick Calculator + Charts
By Eugene Lee
Under California meal break law (which is much more generous to employees than federal labor law), if you are a non-exempt worker, you are entitled to a 30-minute uninterrupted, duty-free meal break if you work more than 5 hours in…
California Meal Break & Rest Break Law (2020) – Quick Calculator + Charts
By Eugene Lee
Under California meal break law (which is much more generous to employees than federal labor law), if you are a non-exempt worker, you are entitled to a 30-minute uninterrupted, duty-free meal break if you work more than 5 hours in…
Final Paychecks – When Are They Due? (2021)
By Eugene Lee
A question I hear a lot is: “I just left my job, when is my employer supposed to pay me my last paycheck?” The answer is: it depends. If you were fired or laid off If the employer ended your…