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Labor Law · Ep.10
1 min in CA
When is a worker an independent contractor in California?
Rarely, and calling someone a contractor does not make them one.
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1 min in CA
When is a worker an independent contractor in California?
Rarely, and calling someone a contractor does not make them one.
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October 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Labor Law · Ep.10
1 min in CA
When is a worker an independent contractor in California?
Rarely, and calling someone a contractor does not make them one.
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1 min in CA
When is a worker an independent contractor in California?
Rarely, and calling someone a contractor does not make them one.
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Labor Law · Ep.09
1 min in CA
Do California employees have a right to a seat at work?
Sometimes. California's wage orders require suitable seats when the nature of the work reasonably permits it.
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1 min in CA
Do California employees have a right to a seat at work?
Sometimes. California's wage orders require suitable seats when the nature of the work reasonably permits it.
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September 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Labor Law · Ep.09
1 min in CA
Do California employees have a right to a seat at work?
Sometimes. California's wage orders require suitable seats when the nature of the work reasonably permits it.
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1 min in CA
Do California employees have a right to a seat at work?
Sometimes. California's wage orders require suitable seats when the nature of the work reasonably permits it.
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If staff use their own phone or car for work, California says reimburse them
Labor Code 2802 requires reimbursing necessary work expenses — a reasonable share of a personal cell bill (even on unlimited plans), mileage for work driving, required tools.
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Labor Code 2802 requires reimbursing necessary work expenses — a reasonable share of a personal cell bill (even on unlimited plans), mileage for work driving, required tools.
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September 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM
If staff use their own phone or car for work, California says reimburse them
Labor Code 2802 requires reimbursing necessary work expenses — a reasonable share of a personal cell bill (even on unlimited plans), mileage for work driving, required tools.
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Labor Code 2802 requires reimbursing necessary work expenses — a reasonable share of a personal cell bill (even on unlimited plans), mileage for work driving, required tools.
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MYTH: "Unused vacation just disappears at year-end." FACT: In California, earned vacation is a form of WAGES (Suastez v. Plastic Dress-Up). It vests as you work, can't be forfeited, and must be paid out when you leave (Labor Code 227.3).
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September 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM
MYTH: "Unused vacation just disappears at year-end." FACT: In California, earned vacation is a form of WAGES (Suastez v. Plastic Dress-Up). It vests as you work, can't be forfeited, and must be paid out when you leave (Labor Code 227.3).
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The $ Mistake · Ep.12
No work phones for your team? No problem. Set up one shared tablet at the counter and your whole crew clocks in and out by tapping their name and entering a 4-digit code.
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No work phones for your team? No problem. Set up one shared tablet at the counter and your whole crew clocks in and out by tapping their name and entering a 4-digit code.
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September 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The $ Mistake · Ep.12
No work phones for your team? No problem. Set up one shared tablet at the counter and your whole crew clocks in and out by tapping their name and entering a 4-digit code.
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
No work phones for your team? No problem. Set up one shared tablet at the counter and your whole crew clocks in and out by tapping their name and entering a 4-digit code.
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
Fact Check · Ep.13
Myth or Law?
Can an employer round meal-break punches in California?
No. In Donohue v. AMN Services (2021) the California Supreme Court held that employers may not round time punches for meal periods.
Full answer + sources
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Myth or Law?
Can an employer round meal-break punches in California?
No. In Donohue v. AMN Services (2021) the California Supreme Court held that employers may not round time punches for meal periods.
Full answer + sources
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September 25, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Fact Check · Ep.13
Myth or Law?
Can an employer round meal-break punches in California?
No. In Donohue v. AMN Services (2021) the California Supreme Court held that employers may not round time punches for meal periods.
Full answer + sources
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Myth or Law?
Can an employer round meal-break punches in California?
No. In Donohue v. AMN Services (2021) the California Supreme Court held that employers may not round time punches for meal periods.
Full answer + sources
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Fact Check · Ep.12
Myth or Law?
Can an employee stay on call during a rest break in California?
No. In Augustus v. ABM Security Services (2016) the California Supreme Court held that a rest period must be both duty-free and off-call.
Full answer + sources
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Myth or Law?
Can an employee stay on call during a rest break in California?
No. In Augustus v. ABM Security Services (2016) the California Supreme Court held that a rest period must be both duty-free and off-call.
Full answer + sources
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September 23, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Fact Check · Ep.12
Myth or Law?
Can an employee stay on call during a rest break in California?
No. In Augustus v. ABM Security Services (2016) the California Supreme Court held that a rest period must be both duty-free and off-call.
Full answer + sources
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Myth or Law?
Can an employee stay on call during a rest break in California?
No. In Augustus v. ABM Security Services (2016) the California Supreme Court held that a rest period must be both duty-free and off-call.
Full answer + sources
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You can't round the time clock on meal breaks in California
Rounding punches to the nearest 5-10 minutes may be okay for shifts, but not for meal breaks (Donohue v. AMN, 2021).
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Rounding punches to the nearest 5-10 minutes may be okay for shifts, but not for meal breaks (Donohue v. AMN, 2021).
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September 21, 2026 at 8:02 PM
You can't round the time clock on meal breaks in California
Rounding punches to the nearest 5-10 minutes may be okay for shifts, but not for meal breaks (Donohue v. AMN, 2021).
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
Rounding punches to the nearest 5-10 minutes may be okay for shifts, but not for meal breaks (Donohue v. AMN, 2021).
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
Labor Law · Ep.06
1 min in CA
Lots of timeclocks round punches to the nearest 5-10 minutes. In Donohue v. AMN (2021), California's Supreme Court said you CAN'T round meal-break time — a 23-minute lunch logged as 30 hides a violation, and short or late meals are
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
1 min in CA
Lots of timeclocks round punches to the nearest 5-10 minutes. In Donohue v. AMN (2021), California's Supreme Court said you CAN'T round meal-break time — a 23-minute lunch logged as 30 hides a violation, and short or late meals are
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
September 21, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Labor Law · Ep.06
1 min in CA
Lots of timeclocks round punches to the nearest 5-10 minutes. In Donohue v. AMN (2021), California's Supreme Court said you CAN'T round meal-break time — a 23-minute lunch logged as 30 hides a violation, and short or late meals are
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
1 min in CA
Lots of timeclocks round punches to the nearest 5-10 minutes. In Donohue v. AMN (2021), California's Supreme Court said you CAN'T round meal-break time — a 23-minute lunch logged as 30 hides a violation, and short or late meals are
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
Fact Check · Ep.11
Myth or Law?
Does California pay for a few minutes of off-the-clock work?
Yes. In Troester v. Starbucks (2018) the California Supreme Court declined to apply the federal de minimis rule to regularly occurring off-the-clock work.
Full answer +
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Myth or Law?
Does California pay for a few minutes of off-the-clock work?
Yes. In Troester v. Starbucks (2018) the California Supreme Court declined to apply the federal de minimis rule to regularly occurring off-the-clock work.
Full answer +
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September 18, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Fact Check · Ep.11
Myth or Law?
Does California pay for a few minutes of off-the-clock work?
Yes. In Troester v. Starbucks (2018) the California Supreme Court declined to apply the federal de minimis rule to regularly occurring off-the-clock work.
Full answer +
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Myth or Law?
Does California pay for a few minutes of off-the-clock work?
Yes. In Troester v. Starbucks (2018) the California Supreme Court declined to apply the federal de minimis rule to regularly occurring off-the-clock work.
Full answer +
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Fact Check · Ep.10
Myth or Law?
Do employers have to pay for bag-check time in California?
Yes. In Frlekin v.
Full answer + sources →
https://weerm.com/factcheck/california-bag-check-time-paid
General information, not legal advice.
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Myth or Law?
Do employers have to pay for bag-check time in California?
Yes. In Frlekin v.
Full answer + sources →
https://weerm.com/factcheck/california-bag-check-time-paid
General information, not legal advice.
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September 16, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Fact Check · Ep.10
Myth or Law?
Do employers have to pay for bag-check time in California?
Yes. In Frlekin v.
Full answer + sources →
https://weerm.com/factcheck/california-bag-check-time-paid
General information, not legal advice.
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Myth or Law?
Do employers have to pay for bag-check time in California?
Yes. In Frlekin v.
Full answer + sources →
https://weerm.com/factcheck/california-bag-check-time-paid
General information, not legal advice.
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'Use it or lose it' vacation is illegal in California
In California, earned vacation is treated as wages: it vests as you work, can't be wiped out at year-end, and must be paid out when someone leaves.
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
In California, earned vacation is treated as wages: it vests as you work, can't be wiped out at year-end, and must be paid out when someone leaves.
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
September 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM
'Use it or lose it' vacation is illegal in California
In California, earned vacation is treated as wages: it vests as you work, can't be wiped out at year-end, and must be paid out when someone leaves.
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
In California, earned vacation is treated as wages: it vests as you work, can't be wiped out at year-end, and must be paid out when someone leaves.
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
Tilly's made staff call in two hours before an on-call shift to learn if they were needed. In Ward v. Tilly's (2019), a California court said calling in IS "reporting to work" — so being told to stay home can still trigger reporting-time pay (often 2+ hours).
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September 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Tilly's made staff call in two hours before an on-call shift to learn if they were needed. In Ward v. Tilly's (2019), a California court said calling in IS "reporting to work" — so being told to stay home can still trigger reporting-time pay (often 2+ hours).
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Labor Law · Ep.03
1 min in CA
Two California numbers every small employer should know in 2026: the minimum wage (the state floor, plus any city or county rules on top), and paid sick leave that accrues as your team works under SB 616.
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1 min in CA
Two California numbers every small employer should know in 2026: the minimum wage (the state floor, plus any city or county rules on top), and paid sick leave that accrues as your team works under SB 616.
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
September 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Labor Law · Ep.03
1 min in CA
Two California numbers every small employer should know in 2026: the minimum wage (the state floor, plus any city or county rules on top), and paid sick leave that accrues as your team works under SB 616.
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
1 min in CA
Two California numbers every small employer should know in 2026: the minimum wage (the state floor, plus any city or county rules on top), and paid sick leave that accrues as your team works under SB 616.
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
Fact Check · Ep.09
Myth or Law?
How is the seventh consecutive day of work paid in California?
When an employee works all seven days of one workweek.
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Myth or Law?
How is the seventh consecutive day of work paid in California?
When an employee works all seven days of one workweek.
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September 11, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Fact Check · Ep.09
Myth or Law?
How is the seventh consecutive day of work paid in California?
When an employee works all seven days of one workweek.
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Myth or Law?
How is the seventh consecutive day of work paid in California?
When an employee works all seven days of one workweek.
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Fact Check · Ep.08
Myth or Law?
What is the California minimum wage in 2026?
The California state minimum wage is $16.90 an hour for all employers as of January 1, 2026, up from $16.50.
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Myth or Law?
What is the California minimum wage in 2026?
The California state minimum wage is $16.90 an hour for all employers as of January 1, 2026, up from $16.50.
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September 9, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Fact Check · Ep.08
Myth or Law?
What is the California minimum wage in 2026?
The California state minimum wage is $16.90 an hour for all employers as of January 1, 2026, up from $16.50.
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Myth or Law?
What is the California minimum wage in 2026?
The California state minimum wage is $16.90 an hour for all employers as of January 1, 2026, up from $16.50.
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Non-compete agreements are void in California — and staff had to be told
California doesn't enforce employee non-competes (Business & Professions Code 16600).
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California doesn't enforce employee non-competes (Business & Professions Code 16600).
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September 7, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Non-compete agreements are void in California — and staff had to be told
California doesn't enforce employee non-competes (Business & Professions Code 16600).
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
California doesn't enforce employee non-competes (Business & Professions Code 16600).
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
Lots of timeclocks round punches to the nearest 5-10 minutes. In Donohue v. AMN (2021), California's Supreme Court said you CAN'T round meal-break time — a 23-minute lunch logged as 30 hides a violation, and short or late meals are presumed to owe a premium.
weerm.com/go/bluesky
weerm.com/go/bluesky
September 7, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Lots of timeclocks round punches to the nearest 5-10 minutes. In Donohue v. AMN (2021), California's Supreme Court said you CAN'T round meal-break time — a 23-minute lunch logged as 30 hides a violation, and short or late meals are presumed to owe a premium.
weerm.com/go/bluesky
weerm.com/go/bluesky
The $ Mistake · Ep.10
Quick clarification: WeERM does not pay your team's wages. What it does is prepare an accurate, easy-to-read summary of everyone's hours and pay, so you can review it and then hand it to your payroll provider to actually run payroll.
weerm.com/go/bluesky
Quick clarification: WeERM does not pay your team's wages. What it does is prepare an accurate, easy-to-read summary of everyone's hours and pay, so you can review it and then hand it to your payroll provider to actually run payroll.
weerm.com/go/bluesky
September 7, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The $ Mistake · Ep.10
Quick clarification: WeERM does not pay your team's wages. What it does is prepare an accurate, easy-to-read summary of everyone's hours and pay, so you can review it and then hand it to your payroll provider to actually run payroll.
weerm.com/go/bluesky
Quick clarification: WeERM does not pay your team's wages. What it does is prepare an accurate, easy-to-read summary of everyone's hours and pay, so you can review it and then hand it to your payroll provider to actually run payroll.
weerm.com/go/bluesky
Fact Check · Ep.07
Myth or Law?
Must California employers reimburse an employee's personal cell phone?
Yes, when the phone is used for work.
Full answer + sources →
weerm.com/factcheck/california-expense-reimbursement-cell-phone
General information, not legal advice.
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Myth or Law?
Must California employers reimburse an employee's personal cell phone?
Yes, when the phone is used for work.
Full answer + sources →
weerm.com/factcheck/california-expense-reimbursement-cell-phone
General information, not legal advice.
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September 4, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Fact Check · Ep.07
Myth or Law?
Must California employers reimburse an employee's personal cell phone?
Yes, when the phone is used for work.
Full answer + sources →
weerm.com/factcheck/california-expense-reimbursement-cell-phone
General information, not legal advice.
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Myth or Law?
Must California employers reimburse an employee's personal cell phone?
Yes, when the phone is used for work.
Full answer + sources →
weerm.com/factcheck/california-expense-reimbursement-cell-phone
General information, not legal advice.
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Fact Check · Ep.06
Myth or Law?
When is a final paycheck due in California?
Immediately on the last day if the employee is fired or laid off.
Full answer + sources →
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General information, not legal advice.
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Myth or Law?
When is a final paycheck due in California?
Immediately on the last day if the employee is fired or laid off.
Full answer + sources →
weerm.com/factcheck/california-final-paycheck-timing
General information, not legal advice.
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September 2, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Fact Check · Ep.06
Myth or Law?
When is a final paycheck due in California?
Immediately on the last day if the employee is fired or laid off.
Full answer + sources →
weerm.com/factcheck/california-final-paycheck-timing
General information, not legal advice.
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Myth or Law?
When is a final paycheck due in California?
Immediately on the last day if the employee is fired or laid off.
Full answer + sources →
weerm.com/factcheck/california-final-paycheck-timing
General information, not legal advice.
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The final-paycheck deadline in California is stricter than most think
Fire someone in California and their final pay is due immediately, that day. If they quit without notice, it's due within 72 hours.
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Fire someone in California and their final pay is due immediately, that day. If they quit without notice, it's due within 72 hours.
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August 31, 2026 at 8:02 PM
The final-paycheck deadline in California is stricter than most think
Fire someone in California and their final pay is due immediately, that day. If they quit without notice, it's due within 72 hours.
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
Fire someone in California and their final pay is due immediately, that day. If they quit without notice, it's due within 72 hours.
https://weerm.com/go/bluesky
Apple made retail staff wait for a manager to search their bags before leaving — off the clock. In Frlekin v. Apple (2020), the California Supreme Court ruled that time is WORK and must be paid, because employees were under the employer's control the whole time.
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August 31, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Apple made retail staff wait for a manager to search their bags before leaving — off the clock. In Frlekin v. Apple (2020), the California Supreme Court ruled that time is WORK and must be paid, because employees were under the employer's control the whole time.
weerm.com/go/bluesky
weerm.com/go/bluesky
The $ Mistake · Ep.07
Tired of work messages piling up in your personal messenger?
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Tired of work messages piling up in your personal messenger?
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August 31, 2026 at 8:02 PM
The $ Mistake · Ep.07
Tired of work messages piling up in your personal messenger?
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Tired of work messages piling up in your personal messenger?
weerm.com/go/bluesky
Fact Check · Ep.05
Myth or Law?
Can earned vacation expire in California?
No. Earned vacation is a vested wage in California, so "use it or lose it" policies are unlawful and unused vacation must be paid out at the final rate when employment ends.
Full answer + sources
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Myth or Law?
Can earned vacation expire in California?
No. Earned vacation is a vested wage in California, so "use it or lose it" policies are unlawful and unused vacation must be paid out at the final rate when employment ends.
Full answer + sources
weerm.com/go/bluesky
August 28, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Fact Check · Ep.05
Myth or Law?
Can earned vacation expire in California?
No. Earned vacation is a vested wage in California, so "use it or lose it" policies are unlawful and unused vacation must be paid out at the final rate when employment ends.
Full answer + sources
weerm.com/go/bluesky
Myth or Law?
Can earned vacation expire in California?
No. Earned vacation is a vested wage in California, so "use it or lose it" policies are unlawful and unused vacation must be paid out at the final rate when employment ends.
Full answer + sources
weerm.com/go/bluesky