When Must an Employer Pay an Employee His Final Wages? What Are the Consequences if an Employer Is Late?

In California, for employees who are terminated, all earned and unpaid wages must be paid immediately and on the day of the termination. For employees who quit, all earned and unpaid wages…

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Deductions from An Employee’s Pay Check – General Prohibition against Employer “Self Help”

In California, employers generally have no right to withhold or deduct any part of the employee’s wages except in specific, limited situations, including: If a law permits or requires deductions (e.g. income…

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12.11.12

Comp Time Instead of Overtime in California – Is this Legal?

For many hourly employees who work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours in a week, their employer may offer compensated time or “comp time” instead of paying overtime. The…

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