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What happened in Martinez?
A former EMT sued his private ambulance employer, alleging it systematically underpaid overtime, double time, and meal/rest premiums by excluding nondiscretionary bonuses from the regular rate of pay. The company paid around ten different types of bonuses, but the named plaintiff had only ever received one of them—a bonus paid during…
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California law guarantees all workers the right to fresh, pure drinking water during working hours, provided free of charge by their employers—a fundamental protection that’s especially important for agricultural and outdoor workers.
If you work in agriculture, landscaping, or other outdoor industries in California, understanding your right to clean water is essential for your health…
Many California workers who receive overtime pay may actually be owed more money than they’re getting. The problem often lies in how employers calculate the “regular rate” of pay – the foundation for determining overtime compensation.
Understanding Your True Regular Rate
Under California law, many workers are entitled to overtime pay at one and one-half…
If you work as a nanny, caregiver, housekeeper, or other domestic worker in California, you may be entitled to overtime pay that you’re not receiving.
Who Is Protected Under the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights?
California’s Domestic Worker Bill of Rights covers personal attendants who perform “domestic work,” which includes services related to caring for…
