The federal minimum wage hasn’t changed in years. It is currently set at just $7.25 an hour. There are those who call this a poverty wage, noting that it pays someone less annually than the poverty threshold that has been set by the Department of Health and Human...
When business partners disagree, the entire company suffers – projects stall, employees notice the tension and profits take a hit. In the fast-paced Los Angeles business world, you cannot waste time on internal fights while your competitors win new clients and grab...
In the music industry, sampling is fairly common. This is just the process of making new works out of existing works. An artist will take a portion of a song that has already been recorded and use that to craft a new song entirely. For instance, there may be an...
If an employer hires you as an independent contractor, they need to treat you as so. Cases of employers treating independent contractors as employees, yet not paying them the minimum wage, overtime pay and other benefits, have been reported. So, have you been...
Rounding wages is a common practice in some workplaces, even though it doesn’t seem fair. As a result, many workers in California are left wondering whether it is legal—and whether they’re being paid fairly. The answer is that while rounding is not outright illegal...
The United States has used various iterations of a minimum wage for over 100 years now. Employers are obligated to pay workers at least this wage per hour. They certainly always have the option to pay more, but they cannot offer workers a job for less than the minimum...
It is 11:45 p.m., and your phone buzzes with a message from your boss. It is not urgent, but it is work-related. You are not on the clock, and you are not at the office. Still, you feel pressure to respond. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. In the modern...
Signing a recording agreement can feel like the ultimate validation of your talent, but not all deals are created equal. Some agreements can trap artists in unfair terms, stripping them of control and financial stability. Before you sign on the dotted line, watch out...
Entertainment businesses try to produce unique and exciting original works for public consumption. Songs with catchy hooks, TV shows with unexpected twists, dramatic reality entertainment and movies may all require substantial financial investment. Production can take...
Putting in long hours can be demanding, especially when you’re committed to doing your job well. It can feel frustrating and unfair when those extra hours don’t show up on your paycheck. Sometimes employers overlook or ignore overtime rules, whether due to...