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		<title>Common California Employment Law Questions</title>
		<link>http://www.rizioandnelson.com/blog/index.php/2010/01/common-california-employment-law-questions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:06:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doreen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Does California require employers to allow rest breaks?Yes.  California employees are guaranteed a ten minute rest period for each four hour period that they work.  This is covered by the Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders.  Whenever possible the break should be half way through a shift. If it’s not provided, you are entitled to an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wrongful Termination</title>
		<link>http://www.rizioandnelson.com/blog/index.php/2009/10/wrongful-termination/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:33:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrea</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is common knowledge that these are very tough economic times. Not since the Great Depression have we seen so many layoffs and so many companies engaged in mass layoffs or simply closing their doors forever. For the people that have lost their jobs, this is heart wrenching news. Suddenly, everything they&#8217;ve worked for for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exempt Employee Law</title>
		<link>http://www.rizioandnelson.com/blog/index.php/2009/08/exempt-employee-law/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:17:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrea</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Employment Litigation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[California's overtime laws]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you work in California, it is wise to know the state&#8217;s labor laws.  They differ from the Federal laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act.  They can be both stricter and more specific.  One of the laws that affects many employees is the Exempt Employee Law.  Exempt employees are those [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Overtime</title>
		<link>http://www.rizioandnelson.com/blog/index.php/2009/08/overtime/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrea</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Employment Litigation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In general, “overtime” refers to hours worked beyond 40 hours per week by persons who are 18 years of age or older.  This time is paid to the employee in an amount equal to one-and-one-half times their normal wage.  There are many specific details in the law that cover exactly who can receive [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Whistleblower Protection</title>
		<link>http://www.rizioandnelson.com/blog/index.php/2009/08/whistleblower-protection/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:11:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrea</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.rizioandnelson.com/blog/?p=597</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[No one wants to be a &#8216;tattletale&#8217;.  As children, we are taught that it&#8217;s not nice to tell stories or lies about other people, and if we do, we are teased relentlessly, ostracized, and made to feel miserable.  It&#8217;s no surprise, then, that when we grow up we still feel the need for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When Do You Need A Worker&#8217;s Compensation Attorney?</title>
		<link>http://www.rizioandnelson.com/blog/index.php/2009/08/when-do-you-need-a-workers-compensation-attorney/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:06:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In California, the laws regarding worker&#8217;s compensation have undergone dramatic changes over the past several years. While worker&#8217;s compensation remains an available service to many people, some may find they have a legal battle in their future in order to receive benefits. There are a number of reasons that a person may require an attorney [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Workers&#8217; Compensation</title>
		<link>http://www.rizioandnelson.com/blog/index.php/2009/08/workers-compensation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrea</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.rizioandnelson.com/blog/?p=594</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Workers&#8217; compensation is the insurance benefit that employees receive if the employee is injured or becomes sick as a result of working for the employer.  The employer has to pay this insurance.  Employees have the right to receive prompt medical treatment for their injury or illness.  They also have the right to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Family Medical Leave &amp; Other Benefits</title>
		<link>http://www.rizioandnelson.com/blog/index.php/2008/12/family-medical-leave-other-benefits/</link>
		<comments>http://www.rizioandnelson.com/blog/index.php/2008/12/family-medical-leave-other-benefits/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:06:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doreen</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.rizioandnelson.com/blog/?p=215</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Not many people understand the new laws that are in place for Family Medical Leave or for wages and overtime. California takes the enforcement of these laws very seriously and if you feel that you&#8217;re rights have been compromised it&#8217;s up to you to speak up and seek help.
Whether you&#8217;ve been denied the right to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Harassment and Discrimination</title>
		<link>http://www.rizioandnelson.com/blog/index.php/2008/12/harassment-and-discrimination/</link>
		<comments>http://www.rizioandnelson.com/blog/index.php/2008/12/harassment-and-discrimination/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:04:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doreen</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.rizioandnelson.com/blog/?p=213</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Even today with more open lifestyles, there is still a possibility that anyone can be discriminated against because of their sex, their race, their age and so much more. None of these things should play a role in your ability to obtain secure employment and if they are it is against the law. Make sure [...]]]></description>
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		<title>About labor laws</title>
		<link>http://www.rizioandnelson.com/blog/index.php/2008/12/about-labor-laws/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:03:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doreen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Labor laws can be very confusing resulting in you not understanding what type of defenses, risks or cost may be associated with labor law.
Generally employers and unions must not engage in unfair practices and it&#8217;s automatically assumed that they are acting in good faith, but if you feel that you&#8217;ve been the victim of an [...]]]></description>
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