Meal and Rest Breaks in New York
[ez-toc] Federal Laws While federal law does not require meal or rest breaks for employees, it does consider any break lasting between 5 to 20 minutes as compensable. Thus, breaks lasting 20 minutes or less factor into one’s total working time and are typically...
Paternity Leave Laws in California
For parents, raising a young child is one of the most important, yet rewarding parts of life. Establishing a bond with your child should be the single most significant aspect of your life. Eligible…
Employment Law: How to Protect Your Company
Employers are responsible for taking care of their employees and ensuring that the work environment is free of hostilities. California law requires employers to provide a safe and healthy working environment for the employees. Sometimes, however, employees believe...
Was I Wrongfully Terminated At Work? Should I Sue?
California labor law protects employees from discrimination or otherwise unfair treatment in the workplace. However, understanding what “wrongful termination” actually means can be very challenging and context-specific. To figure out whether you’ve been wrongfully...