Employees in California have rights to be compensated for their work, including:
- to be paid for their work, on time, including overtime unless they are exempt from overtime
- to be paid according to your contract, if there is one
- to have a written agreement regarding commissions, if you are paid primarily on commission
- to take meal periods and rest breaks, relieved of all duties
- to be paid not less than the state or local minimum wage
- not to be misclassified as independent contractors
- to access your personnel file and pay records
- to be reimbursed for certain necessary expenses
- to be paid all owed wages within 72 hours of quitting or being fired
If you feel that your employer owes you money, or you have questions about your right to compensation, I recommend that you contact an experienced wage & hour employment attorney today for a free consultation.