by Alexei Kuchinsky, Esq | Jan 6, 2015 | Employment Law News, Minimum Wage, New Legislation, Wage and Hour
Effective January 1, 2015, the minimum wage in San Francisco increased to $11.05 per hour. The increase is a result of the November 2014 ballot measure Proposition J that was overwhelmingly approved by San Francisco residents in November 2014. Proposition J is...
by Alexei Kuchinsky, Esq | Aug 11, 2013 | Minimum Wage
Question: I work as an auto mechanic (or automotive service technician) at a local auto dealership in California. My compensation is based on a piece-rate system. In other words, I am paid at a “flag-hour” rate of $25 for specific automotive repair projects. However,...
by Alexei Kuchinsky, Esq | Dec 22, 2011 | Employment Law News, Minimum Wage, New Legislation, Wage and Hour
According to the San Francisco Minimum Wage Ordinance, starting January 1, 2012, all employees performing work in the county of San Francisco must be paid not less than $10.24 per hour. San Francisco is the first city in the United Stated with a minimum wage rate...
by Alexei Kuchinsky, Esq | Dec 18, 2011 | Deductions, Minimum Wage, Overtime, Tips and Tip Pooling, Wage and Hour
The restaurant, bar and food service industry continues to be one of the most highly abused industries when it comes to complying with California Employment law. Restaurant employees are often cheated out of their hard-earned wages, and employers are constantly...
by Alexei Kuchinsky, Esq | Oct 28, 2011 | Minimum Wage, Wage and Hour
In a previous post, we discussed the California minimum wage law and how the minimum wage violations are not always obvious and may require professional evaluation to ascertain the wrongdoings. The following examples should help you recognize some of the typical...
by Alexei Kuchinsky, Esq | Oct 24, 2011 | Minimum Wage, Wage and Hour
Federal Minimum Wage = $7.25 California Minimum Wage = $8 San Francisco Minimum Wage = $9.92 $10.24 When it comes to paying minimum wage, employers are required to comply with Federal, California and local minimum wage laws. For example, under the Federal Fair Labor...
