Contrary to Oracle's assertions, the California Labor Code is clearly intended to apply to work done in California by nonresidents. The California Supreme Court has concluded that California's employment laws govern all work performed within the state, regardless of the residence or domicile of the worker.
The Professional Exemption sets out eight specific professions (law, medicine, dentistry, optometry, architecture, engineering, teaching, and accounting) that are exempt from the first 12 sections of the Wage Orders. It also addresses certain other professions, including nurses, pharmacists and software coders.
All workers have rights on the job. In California, workers are protected by labor laws. It does not matter where you were born or what your legal status is. Once you are hired, you have rights.
The California Supreme Court has concluded that California's employment laws govern all work performed within the state, regardless of the residence or domicile of the worker.
Use e-Services for Business to submit a Report of New Employee(s) (DE 34). It's fast, easy, and secure. Submit a paper report of new employees by mail or fax using one of the following options: Download a fill-in DE 34 form.
Forms to obtain information from payees: Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification PDF. Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate. Form W-4P, Withholding Certificate for Pension or Annuity Payments. Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification.
If you work in California, you are covered by the California Labor Code. It does not matter where your company is "based" out of. As such, under California law, a "use it of lose it" policy is illegal.
The most common types of employment forms to complete are: W-4 form (or W-9 for contractors) I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form. State Tax Withholding form.