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Category Archives : Employment Laws in California

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    What’s the Difference Between an Independent Contractor vs Employee?
    Posted on Friday, April 4, 2025

    Determining whether a worker is an independent contractor vs an employee is crucial for businesses and individuals in San Diego, CA. Misclassification can have serious legal and financial consequences, impacting wages, taxes, and benefits. At Mara Law Firm, PC, we specialize in

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    What Is Considered Part-Time in California
    Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2025

    If you're asking, What is considered part-time in California? You're seeking clarity on a common employment question. While California labor law doesn't provide a fixed definition, working less than 40 hours per week generally classifies an ...

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    Do You Get Severance If You Get Fired?
    Posted on Wednesday, March 5, 2025

    Losing a job can be overwhelming, and one of the biggest questions you might have is, “Do you get severance if you get fired?” The short answer is it depends. Severance pay is not mandatory f...

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    California Drug Testing Laws
    Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2025

    California drug testing laws can be very interesting to navigate, especially for employers and employees in San Diego. A special mix of workplace safety with balanced employee rights is one of the more complex pieces of legislation that surround employers and employees. At

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    What Is An Exempt Employee In California
    Posted on Thursday, February 6, 2025

    One of the most frequent questions on employment law we are asked in San Diego, CA, relates to the inquiry, "What is an exempt employee in California?" An exempt employee, in simple terms, is a person not entitled to receive overtime pay or ...

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