If you’re like many Americans, you work hard to provide for yourself and perhaps your family. When you work for a reputable employer, you come to expect that your paycheck will arrive on time and without issue. Many of us … Continued
If you’ve worked in the service industry at any point, you know it can be a grind. You pride yourself for offering service with a smile knowing there’s a potential of extra compensation at the end of your … Continued
As a worker, being classified as an independent contractor or employee is usually clear based upon a number of factors. However, more and more companies try to get around California labor laws by misclassifying employees as independent contractors. This results … Continued
Despite the #MeToo movement, and an explosion of allegations of misconduct made against corporate executives, a sexist culture still prevails in the workplace. The Carter Law Firm has discovered in a current case that even the legal community is not … Continued
In California, as an employee, you have rights that entitle you to overtime pay and other wage benefits. Some industries try to skirt the system by classifying employees as “independent contractors” or “consultants.” We often hear complaints from employees in … Continued
The Carter Law Firm is pleased to share some recent victories on behalf of our employee clients in the retail industry and accolades within the legal profession. In the last six months alone, we have recovered over $11 million in … Continued
While we all know that company computers are strictly for work, many have been known to tiptoe on the line of personal use on company computers. After all, how harmless is a quick check of Facebook throughout the workday? Despite … Continued
If you’re a flight attendant, you know there is a long list of duties you have to perform that aren’t necessarily visible to the passengers. The truth is, you don’t get enough credit for all that you do to ensure … Continued
We all strive for a work-life balance, but depending on the demands of your job, that balance can get disrupted from time to time. Some days it can seem manageable, but there are those days where you are bringing work … Continued
The Golden Globes have kicked off the award season in Hollywood, and the tone in 2019 is far different than what we saw in 2018. There was little mention of the scandal that has plagued the motion picture, television, and … Continued