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Wage & Hour Violations
California has 17 wage orders. See all of them in one table with example jobs, learn how to tell which order covers your job, what the Labor Code…
Read article: California Wage Orders: Which One Covers Your Job? (All 17 Explained)
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What California Labor Code §1174 says about employer payroll recordkeeping: what must be kept, for how long, your right to track your own hours, penalties and how to…
Read article: Labor Code §1174 – Employer Payroll Recordkeeping
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Who California Wage Order 11 covers and the 2026 overtime, small-market exemption, meal and rest break, reporting-time and uniform rules for radio and TV workers.
Read article: California Wage Order 11: Broadcasting Industry Rules
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What California Labor Code §510 says about daily, weekly and seventh-day overtime and double time, with worked examples, exceptions, remedies, deadlines and where to file.
Read article: Labor Code §510 – Daily and Weekly Overtime Pay
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What California Labor Code §515 requires for an overtime exemption: the $70,304 (2026) salary test, the executive, administrative and professional duties tests, and the special rule for nurses.
Read article: Labor Code §515 – Exempt Employee Salary & Duties Tests
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What California Labor Code §558 says about civil penalties for overtime, meal period and other hours violations: amounts, who recovers them, how PAGA fits in, deadlines and where…
Read article: Labor Code §558 – Penalties for Hours Violations
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What California Labor Code §§1194 and 1194.2 say about suing for unpaid minimum wage and overtime: liquidated damages for minimum wage only, interest, attorney’s fees, deadlines and where…
Read article: Labor Code §1194 – Suing for Unpaid Minimum Wage & OT
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What California Labor Code §§201 and 202 require: final wages are due immediately if you are fired or laid off, and within 72 hours (or on your last…
Read article: Labor Code §§201–202 – When Your Final Pay Is Due
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What California Labor Code §2810.5 requires: the written notice at hire covering pay rates, payday, employer details, workers’ comp carrier and sick leave rights, the 7-day rule for…
Read article: Labor Code §2810.5 – Wage Theft Prevention Act NoticeFree, confidential consultation
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