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How to Tell if You're "Exempt" from California's Wage and Hour Laws

January 28th, 2022
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Optimum Employment Lawyers
Employees are provided with a broad scope of protections under California’s Labor Law — among these are the wage and hour rules. But these laws only apply to workers classified as “non-exempt.” Those who are “exempt” d… Read More
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Categories: Misclassification, Wages
Tags: California Law, Exempt employees, Non-exempt employees, Wage and Hour
California's AB5 Law - Independent Contractor Classification

Everything You Need to Know About California’s AB5 Law

December 27th, 2021
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Optimum Employment Lawyers
Worker misclassification is a significant problem in various industries throughout California. However, in 2019, the California legislature passed a bill that protects employees from being misclassified as independent contractors and unfairly denied… Read More
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Categories: Independent Contractors, Misclassification

Independent Contractor vs. Employee Law: Differences in California.

August 5th, 2013
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Optimum Employment Lawyers
In California, several important legal rights are limited to employees. To save money, many employers attempt to classify (or often misclassify) their workers as independent contractors instead of as employees. But, what is the difference between an… Read More
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Categories: Independent Contractors, Misclassification
Tags: California Law, Independent Contractors, Misclassification