... workweek. Overtime pay is one and one-half of the regular hourly wages. In California regular overtime rates must be paid for any amount over 8 hours and double the regular wages for over 12 hours a day as well as 40 hours in a workweek. California law states that an employer can be sued for harassment if a manager or higher authority knew about the problem. Employers are required to grant sick leave off to care for domestic partners as well as family. The state recognizes same-sex domestic partners to get sick leave. Employees in California have up to two years to file a lawsuit against an employer for wrongful termination, infliction of emotional distress or invasion of privacy. This was passed in 2003 and will cost California employers more to defend and settle employment litigations. Supervisors in Washington can also be held liable for discrimination and harassment done by those ...

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