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Commission Agreements – Legal Requirements

Effective January 1, 2013, California Labor Code section 2751 requires the following: If an employer enters into a contract with its employee for services to be rendered and the method of payment involves commissions, the contract shall: (1)   be in writing, and (2)   set forth a method by which the commissions shall be computed and…

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Immigration Status and Employment Law Claims (Salas v. Sierra Chemical Co.)

The California Supreme Court decided Salas v. Sierra Chemical Co., affirming that undocumented immigrants are still afforded the protections of California employment law. The Court held that undocumented employees are entitled to pursue FEHA claims for retaliation and discrimination against their employers. The Supreme Court reasoned that preventing undocumented employees from seeking remedies when they…

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Minimum Wage Increases

On September 25, 2013, Governor Brown signed legislation which will increase California’s minimum wage for the first time since 2008. Starting July 1, 2014, the minimum wage will increase from $8.00 per hour to $9.00 per hour. On January 1, 2016, the minimum wage will increase to $10.00 per hour.

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Overtime Pay for Personal Attendants

Overtime for Nannies, Caregivers, and Other Personal Attendants Starting January 1, 2014, nannies, caregivers, and other “personal attendants” working in private homes in California will be entitled to overtime pay. The Domestic Worker Bill of Rights was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown on September 26, 2013, and requires domestic employees who are “personal…

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San Diego Employment Lawyer

Jason Rodenbo represents both employees and employers in a wide array of Employment Law matters EMPLOYEES: As an employment law attorney Mr. Rodenbo has successfully fought Fortune 500 companies and large corporations to secure just compensation for his employment law clients who have been victims of harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination or victimized by unlawful employment…

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San Diego Personal Injury Attorney

Mr. Rodenbo has won millions of dollars of compensation for his clients involved in personal injury cases, motorcycle and auto accidents, wrongful death cases, and more. His expertise comes from years of experience in litigation and an impressive track record of success.All personal injury cases are paid on a contingency fee basis. This means that…

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San Diego Disabilities and Accommodations Lawyer

Disabilities and Accommodations Lawsuits: Individuals who experience discrimination or other violations of law can often file a lawsuit in a court. It may be necessary to go through the agency (administrative) complaint process first. Contact the responsible agency as soon as possible to find out when and if you can file a lawsuit. When a…

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San Diego Wage and Hour Violation Attorney

CALIFORNIA WAGE AND HOUR VIOLATIONS: If your employer does not comply with the state or federal labor laws, you have the right to take legal action against them, to make them pay all unpaid wages, overtime compensation, penalties, attorneys’ fees, interest and costs. The most common wage and hour violations by employers are: Minimum Wage…