Recent Posts in Unpaid Wages Posted By Marder Employment Law 19-Nov-2018 Wage & Hour Class-Action Lawsuits If your employer does not comply with wage and hour laws, they can potentially end up facing a class-action lawsuit. Even minor mistakes that result in employees not being paid properly can cost a business substantial amounts of money. According to ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 8-Nov-2018 Common Reasons Employers Are Sued for Wage Theft According to a report from the Economic Policy Institute, low-wage workers in California lose $2 billion per year due to wage theft that has been committed by employers. In fact, the rideshare company Uber was forced to repay millions of dollars to ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 9-Jul-2018 California's Wage & Hour Laws Explained In the state of California, the majority of workers, with a few exceptions, have to be paid at least minimum wage. As of January 1, 2018, minimum wage in California is $11.00 per hour. Minimum wage is set to increase to $12.00 per hour on January 1, ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 19-Jun-2018 Can I Sue My Employer for Unpaid Wages? At Marder Employment Law, we know firsthand that employers are not above cheating their employees out of thousands of dollars. From denying employees their overtime pay to failing to pay at least minimum wage, there are a number of situations that ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 6-Dec-2017 What Does At-Will Employment Really Mean? Many employers hire their employees “at will.” But what does this language actually mean? In this blog, I explain what at-will employment is and how it might affect you. An employee who has signed an at-will agreement can be fired at any ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 20-Oct-2017 California's Meal & Rest Period Rules In California, employees who are considered non-exempt have a legal right to receive meal breaks and rest periods through the course of their shift. The length of their shift will determine the amount of breaks an employee is entitled to. Failing to ... Continue Reading