As of the date of this answer (6/25/09) there is no federal or California law that requires an employer to pay for any holiday. However, if your employee handbook states that you will receive paid holidays, then by law they must do what they promise. Keep in mind that most handbooks state that unless the holiday falls on a normal work day (lets say you work Monday - Friday), then it isn't covered. This year July 4th is on a weekend, and that would not be covered for most office jobs. Again refer to your handbook for clarification.
They do not have to. And in most cases the cost of such things is considered a business expense and may be tax deductible.
In the United States employers are not required by law to pay you for holidays regardless of what day of the week the holiday falls on. If your employer provides you with holiday pay you are receiving a benefit and not an entitlement. Therefore, if your employer chooses to pay you holiday pay, it is at their discretion when, how, and which holidays you will be paid for.
Not all employers do.
Your employer is part of a "pool" of all state employers who pay mandatory payments into the state compensation fund.
In California 50.5 cents per mile.
yes No US federal wage law mentions holiday pay. Employers offer it voluntarily.
No, an employer in Florida does not have to pay accrued vacation time when you quit. That is if it in the company policy, it is not mandatory.
Holidays with Pay was created in 1948.
I don't know but I think that since you have no choice in the matter. It should be mandatory that you receive your pay and the state should be required to reimburse the company you work for your pay...
Yes, if these exams were part of training, you must be paid for it. Your employer is required to pay you for all mandatory training and meetings. Optional meetings are different, but the do have to pay you if it's mandatory. If you're having trouble at work you should think about unionizing. It's a way better option than quitting your job, and you wouldn't have to put up with that kind of stuff anymore.
Yes, certainly. No US law requires any days off, nor sets holidays employers must observe. You work Labor Day if scheduled by your employer, and it is normal straight time unless the employer volunteers to pay a holiday premium not required by law.
Unions still exist and they represent groups of people who work for an industry or profession to protect their members from employers and to help get pay raises, medical coverage, work hours, overtime pay, holidays hours and pay, plus many other issues.