(626) 396-9900
(626) 396-9900Experienced Employment Law Attorneys in Castaic, California
At Romero Law, APC, our Castaic employment law attorneys know that nearly 18,500 residents call the city home and that the economy here employs just over 9,000 people.
Educational services, public administration, healthcare, and social assistance are Castaic’s largest industries. However, fast food, retail, and other service industries support much of the city’s workforce. This entitles most workers to minimum wage, overtime pay, and other rights afforded to hourly workers throughout California.
Our Los Angeles County employment law attorneys are deeply empathetic to the struggles of all California employees. We believe that no matter where they live or work in Castaic, they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. When their workplace rights are violated, we will help ensure their voices are heard, and each employer is held accountable for their workplace misconduct.
If you want to understand more about your legal rights and options for holding your employer accountable for workplace violations, we invite you to contact our skilled Castaic employment law attorneys today. We offer free consultations because we believe in the value of your time and your right to understand your legal options.
Romero Law Castaic, California Employment Law Attorneys Practice Areas
At Romero Law, APC, our Castaic employment law attorneys represent clients throughout California to protect their rights. We also take the necessary legal steps to hold their employers liable for their unlawful treatment.
Our employment law firm in Los Angeles County has produced unmatched results for our clients for over a decade. We take pride in turning complex cases no one else will into inspiring success stories because we care about what we do and the people we represent.
Our skilled employment law attorneys in Castaic, California, represent employees who have suffered workplace injustices in the following practice areas:
- Discrimination Claims, including Race, Age, Disability& Pregnancy Discrimination
- Employment Harassment, including Sexual Harassment
- Fair Employment and Housing Act Violations
- Family and Medical Leave Act Violations
- Misclassification Law
- Wage & Hour
- Whistleblower & Retaliation
- Workplace Safety
Our committed Castaic employment lawyers stand ready to fight hard to help you obtain justice for the wrongs you have suffered. Call us now to learn more during a free consultation.
What is the New Minimum Wage Law for Fast Food Workers in California?
Assembly Bill 1228 (AB 1228) is a new law in California, which added sections 1474, 1475, and 1476 to the Labor Code and does two main things:
- Increases the minimum wage for “fast food restaurant employees.” Starting April 1, 2024, all “fast food restaurant employees” covered by the new law must be paid at least $20.00 per hour.
- Establishes a Fast Food Council, which is empowered to increase the minimum wage in the future and adopt other minimum employment standards for fast food restaurants.
It is important to note that, like the overall California minimum wage requirement, a city or county can set a higher general minimum wage for all employees that would apply to employees covered by this law. For example, a local government minimum wage law could require all city employees to be paid more than the current minimum wage for fast food employees.
Who is Considered a “Fast Food Restaurant Employee” in California?
The State of California Department of Industrial Relations states AB 1228 applies only to employees of “fast food restaurants.”
To be considered a fast food restaurant, the restaurant must meet ALL of the below criteria:
- In California, the restaurant must be a “limited-service restaurant.” A limited-service restaurant offers limited or no table service, where customers order food or beverage items and pay for them before they are consumed.
- The restaurant is part of a chain of at least 60 establishments nationwide. An establishment is a single restaurant location offering food or beverages to customers. Business locations performing only administrative, warehouse, or food preparation work are not counted as “establishments” toward the 60 establishment minimum.
- The restaurant primarily sells food and beverages for immediate consumption, defined as food eaten by consumers at a table inside or outside the restaurant, in their car, or as soon as they get back home or to work with their order.
While there are exemptions to these rules, most fast food employees should see a boost to the bottom line starting April 1, 2024. If your California does not comply with the new law or is violating your employment rights in any way, our skilled Castaic employment law attorneys want to hear your story during a free consultation.
Contact Our Skilled Employment Law Attorneys in Castaic, California
At Romero Law, APC, our experienced Castaic employment law attorneys take a hands-on approach to pursuing real results our clients can count on because we are more than just their lawyer but their advocate.
Our bilingual law firm staff offers services in English and Spanish and is available now to discuss your case during a free consultation. Call 626-396-9900 or contact us online to learn more.
Directions from Castaic to Pasadena Employment Law at Romero Law, APC.
These directions are from Google Maps starting from:
Total Est. Time: 42 min
Total Est. Distance: 42.4 Miles
- Get on I-5 S from The Old Rd
- Head east on Parker Rd toward Tobiah Pl
- Turn right onto The Old Rd
- Continue straight to stay on The Old Rd
- At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the I-5 S ramp
- Follow I-5 S and CA-134 E to Corson St in Pasadena. Take exit 26 from I-210 E
- Merge with I-5 S
- Keep right to stay on I-5 S
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 144 to merge with CA-134 E toward Glendale/Pasadena
- Continue onto I-210 E
- Use the right lane to take exit 26 toward Lake Ave
- Drive to N Lake Ave
Call us:
(626) 788-8916
Our address is:
251 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 930
Pasadena 91101, Country: USA
(626) 396-9900