The state of California has numerous laws and regulations that govern how and when paychecks are to be issued. You should be aware of five key rights: what your pay stub has to include, when you are entitled to your wages, your rights to examine your payroll records, what has to be included in your …
You were arrested for DUI/DWI after a breathalyzer test showed you had a .09% blood alcohol concentration (BAC). You were taking over-the-counter medications at the time because of a cold. Could these have affected your breath test? In some cases, yes, as we discuss below. 1. Do medications cause an increase in BAC? Some medications …
As of January 1, 2024, to be considered an exempt employee in the U.S., a worker must be paid a minimum salary of $844 per week, or $43,888 per year. Exempt workers in California, meanwhile, must be paid a salary that is at least twice the state’s minimum wage. The 2024 California minimum wage is $16.00 …
Commission-based pay is workplace compensation based on an employee’s sales productivity. It can be tied to the overall quantity of sales or the value of the things sold. How your particular commission pay is generally calculated is set out in the commission agreement. State and federal laws regulate commission-based pay. Four key things to know are: …
Nevada does not recognize common law marriages, regardless of how long a couple has lived together or their future intentions. For a legal marriage to occur, the couple must obtain a marriage license and have a ceremony, as the state only recognizes formal marriages for the purposes of divorce and community property. More specifically, Nevada …
An employee misclassification lawsuit is a civil case in which you argue that your employer misclassified you in order to avoid paying overtime or other payroll benefits. You can be misclassified in one of several ways. If the lawsuit is successful, you can recover your unpaid wages as well as the benefits that you did not …
If you are arrested for DUI in Nevada, most judges will not let you out of jail until you post bail. For a first-time DUI in Las Vegas, bail is usually set at no less than $2,000. You get the bail money back at the end of your case as long you do not miss …
Consider the scenario where the police arrested you in California for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). You are placed in custody and told that you have to post bail to get released. What should you know? One important thing to know right off the bat is that many times you may be released …
There is no federal law that automatically precludes you from securing a government position because of a DUI conviction. But a DUI/DWI on your criminal record can make it more difficult for you to get a job with the federal government depending on: the nature of the position you are applying for, the severity of …
You had to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your car as part of a plea deal to a DUI charge. But you recently failed an interlock test after having a couple of beers with a friend. Is this bad? What can happen? The specific consequences for failing an ignition interlock test will vary …
Following a DUI conviction in California, you can get your license back after serving out the suspension and then reinstating your license with the DMV. Reinstatement will require three things: completing DUI school, filing proof of financial responsibility with the DMV (Form SR-22), and paying the DMV a license reissue fee.1 Initiating reinstatement is not …
Driving while under the influence of hydrocodone can lead to criminal charges for driving under the influence of drugs. The DUID laws in most states apply to all drugs that impair your driving abilities. This includes prescription painkillers such as hydrocodone (or the pain medicine more commonly known as “Vicodin”). Most DUID cases involve misdemeanor …
You can generally still travel to Mexico even if you were convicted of DUI or DWI in the United States. Note, however, that Mexican immigration officials can deny you entry if you have been charged with or convicted of a “serious crime” in Mexico or elsewhere.1 “Serious crimes” include all crimes that significantly and negatively affect …
You must wear a SCRAM bracelet as a condition of probation following a DUI/DWI offense. Will the device detect even a small amount of alcohol in my system? How sensitive is it? SCRAM devices will usually detect if you have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of less than 0.02%. However, most jurisdictions say that you …
Playlist: Reckless Driving Plea Bargain in a California DUI CaseWatch this playlist on YouTube The most common way to get a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) dropped to a charge for reckless driving is through a plea deal. However, raising strong legal defenses against the DUI charge can also persuade prosecutors to reduce …
If you are accused of violating your DUI probation in Colorado, you can have a probation violation hearing (also called a “revocation hearing”). This is where the court determines whether you indeed violated court orders and, if so, whether to give you a second chance to stay on probation. Below I discuss DUI probation in …
In California, you can win a wage claim by: understanding your legal rights, gathering evidence of a labor violation, filing a wage claim, helping with the investigation, and attending the wage claim hearing. An employment lawyer can help, particularly if the wage claim is a complex one. 1. Understand your rights If you do not …
In California, “use it or lose it” vacation policies are prohibited. However, employers are only prohibited from taking back vacation time that has already accrued. They can take other measures to limit how much vacation time you can accumulate, such as by capping how many vacation days you can build up. California prohibits “use it …
Walking with open containers of alcohol is usually illegal throughout Colorado. However, local governments may license and regulate common consumption areas called “entertainment districts.” Within an entertainment district, you may walk with open alcohol containers and not have to dump them when leaving a particular bar or tavern. Though once you leave the boundaries of …
Everyone knows that it is illegal to have possession of narcotics, at least without a valid prescription. However, the law in many states also makes it a criminal offense to be “under the influence” of a controlled substance. However, what it means to be “under the influence” of a drug can depend on the offense. …
Contrary to popular belief, employers generally do not have to give a reason or explanation to employees who are being fired. In nearly all states, employment is presumed to be “at will,” meaning you or your employer can end the employment relationship at any time, and for whatever lawful reason. Some employment contracts, however, require …
Under California Health & Safety Code 11350a, a prosecutor can charge you with possession of a controlled substance if you get caught with certain prescription drugs and don’t have a lawful prescription. A valid prescription, however, would be an effective defense to these charges. Possession of a controlled substance is typically a misdemeanor offense punishable …
You can legally own a submachine gun (SMG) in Colorado if (1) you lawfully obtain an “NFA tax stamp” from the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives), and (2) the SMG was manufactured prior to May 19, 1986. Getting an NFA tax stamp requires you to pay $200 and complete – and have …
In California, hourly and non-exempt employees have to clock in and out of work. This includes tiny amounts of work done outside of work hours. Employers cannot demand or allow work off the clock, though they can round your work time up or down provided that certain requirements are met. Non-exempt and hourly employees clock …
To beat a sexual assault charge, you should avoid speaking to the police and others involved in the case, hire an experienced lawyer, and gather and present evidence that supports the best legal defense for your situation. There are several legal defenses that are available. Your lawyer will help you understand which one is the …
