While we title this section of our web site “Overtime/Contractors”, there are many wage and hour issues of interest to employers, including which employees are properly exempt, overtime payments, maximum hours, vacation, sick pay, proper deductions from paychecks (including FMLA deductions), independent contractors, and the use of long-term temporary employees. We also cover some of these fundamental topics in our classes, so managers have working knowledge of the law and the ability to partner with in-house experts as issues arise. Here we offer in-depth information on exempt and non-exempt employees, overtime payments, maximum hours, vacation, sick pay, and proper deductions from paychecks (including FMLA deductions). We offer training courses that help managers and business owners deal with wage and hour issues legally.
Below you will find our answered Ask the Lawyers questions and eNews articles grouped under FAQ categories.
FAQs
- How many hours can employees be forced to work?
- What are the rights to lunch, breaks, vacations and holidays?
- What are the rights of hourly employees?
- What are proper pay and time keeping procedures?
- What are the rules for independent contractors and temps?
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FAQs
How many hours can employees be forced to work?
What are the rights to lunch, breaks, vacations and holidays?
What are the rights of hourly employees?
- Do I have to go back to work?
- Can our employer take away overtime without asking us?
- Must I attend mandatory trainings after hours and without pay?
- Who owns tips?
What are proper pay and time keeping procedures?
- Department of Labor recovers $274 million for workers who weren’t paid properly
- Can we delay paying for orientation?
What are the rules for independent contractors and temps?
- When can a contractor’s pay be changed?
- Can independent contractors write reviews for employees?
- California’s Year-Old “ABC” Test for Independent Contractors Will Be Applied Retroactively
- Am I required to give independent contractors an 8-hour break between shifts?
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