Labor Code In California In Massachusetts

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The Multi-state Employment Law Handbook provides an expansive overview of employee rights, protections, and benefits under U.S. federal laws, including pertinent regulations affecting California’s Labor Code, especially within the context of Massachusetts. It outlines key areas such as wages, hours, family leave, and workplace safety, ensuring users understand the minimum wage standards, overtime pay, and conditions for eligible family leave. Filled with state-specific distinctions, the handbook is structured not only for legal professionals like attorneys and paralegals but also for business owners and associates seeking compliance with labor laws. Each section emphasizes clarity in legal rights and responsibilities, encouraging users to consult appropriate legal resources when necessary. Additionally, specific use cases range from filing complaints under discrimination statutes to understanding workers' compensation rights, thus supporting individuals confronting workplace issues. The handbook also aids employers in navigating the complexities of labor regulations while providing essential checkpoints for maintaining legal standards.
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All workers have rights on the job. In California, workers are protected by labor laws. It does not matter where you were born or what your legal status is. Once you are hired, you have rights.

Under Labor Code Section 202, when an employee not having a written contact for a definite period quits his or her employment and gives 72 hours prior notice of his or her intention to quit, and quits on the day given in the notice, the employee is entitled to his or her wages at the time of quitting.

Contrary to Oracle's assertions, the California Labor Code is clearly intended to apply to work done in California by nonresidents. The California Supreme Court has concluded that California's employment laws govern all work performed within the state, regardless of the residence or domicile of the worker.

If you wish to report a widespread violation of labor law by your employer or a violation affecting multiple employees, please contact LETF via phone, online lead referral form or email: Call the LETF Public hotline anytime: 855 297 5322. Complete the Online Form / Spanish Form. Email us at letf@dir.ca.

Please call the Fair Labor Division Hotline at 617-727-3465 if you need a wage complaint form in an accessible format other than filing online.

(b) (1) “Employer” means any person employing another under any appointment or contract of hire and includes the state, political subdivisions of the state, and municipalities. (2) “Employer” does not include any employer described in Section 351(a) of Title 45 of the United States Code.

Recorded Future, Inc., et al., the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts held that the Massachusetts Wage Act and the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Law (the state's anti-discrimination statute, M.G.L. c. 151B) may apply even if an employee works and resides outside of Massachusetts.

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Labor Code In California In Massachusetts