An overworked convenience store manager received back pay for denied overtime after an investigation by the Wage and Hour Division. The convenience store manager, Mr. Zach Forrestall, worked numerous long hours for his employer despite never receiving overtime. The employer failed to pay both Mr. Forrestall’s and his colleague’s overtime. Eventually, he confronted the employer […]
read moreYou may not have read your employment contract but you should. Employment contracts contain a multitude of terms. In fact, you may not even realize that you signed an employment contract. Employee handbooks are a type of contract that is just as binding as any other contract. This post will go over some of the […]
read moreThe California Assembly sent a contentious new bill that would dramatically expand overtime rules for farmworkers. It is unclear if the Governor will sign off on the measure as it is vigorously opposed by business and farming groups. Workers in California have enjoyed overtime benefits for years. The typical employee receives overtime (time and a […]
read moreYour job is more than just a source of income. It is a major part of your lifestyle. If you have been the victim of wrongful termination, wrongful demotion or any kind of discriminatory business practices, it is time to take action and contact a Ventura employment law attorney that can help. Attorney Matthew A. Kaufman and the team at The Kaufman Law Firm bring experience and a vast arsenal of legal resources to help clients recover the money they deserve.
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