California Employee Compensation Rules

Summary

In California, employees must be paid at least the minimum wage, and compensating solely with lodging likely violates labor laws. Employers generally cannot restrict employees personal activities outside work hours. Property owners can set reasonable rules, but threats against guests without valid grounds may be inappropriate. Consider consulting the California Labor Commissioner for guidance.

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In California can a motel owner tell her employees who she doesn't pay minimum wage she only lets them stay in a room for free as compensation for their work that they can't have guests when they aren't working
In California, employees must be paid at least the minimum wage unless they are volunteers or interns. Compensation with lodging instead of monetary payment may not fulfill this requirement. Additionally, employers generally cannot restrict personal activities outside of work hours. Consider consulting with the California Labor Commissioner for more detailed guidance.
The employees are not volunteers that's how the motel owner compensate her employees for their work. Also, if the owner doesn't like her employees guests she threatens to call the cops if they don't leave. Can the owner do that what are the laws concerning this
In California, employers must pay at least the minimum wage, and compensating employees with lodging alone likely violates labor laws. Regarding guests, while property owners can set rules, threatening to call police without valid grounds may be inappropriate. Here are relevant points:
- Minimum Wage: Employers must pay at least the minimum wage. Compensation solely through lodging may not meet legal requirements.
- Employee Rights: Employers generally cannot control employees' personal activities outside work hours.
- Property Rules: Owners can set reasonable rules, but threats against guests without cause may be unjustified.
Consider contacting the California Labor Commissioner for more specific advice.
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