Rizio and Nelson California Law Blog

Common California Employment Law Questions

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 extra hour of pay for that day. What happens if my break...

Family Medical Leave & Other Benefits

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’re rights have been compromised it’s up to you to speak up and seek help. Whether you’ve been denied the right to take advantage of the family medical leave act or you feel that you have...

Harassment and Discrimination

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 you understand California discrimination statutes and if you think you have been a victim call an...

About labor laws

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’s automatically assumed that they are acting in good faith, but if you feel that you’ve been the victim of an unfair labor practice, you need to find out what your rights are and...