It is vital for your employer to properly classify you. If your employer falsely calls you an independent contractor when you actually meet the requirements of an employee, your employer is able to avoid complying with employment laws regarding the minimum wage, overtime, payroll taxes or meal and rest periods. According to the State of […]

In Townley v. BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (pub. ord. July 8, 2019), the Court of Appeal considered whether summary judgment was properly entered for the employer in a lawsuit alleging violation of Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (Lab. Code, § 2698 et seq.; “PAGA”) for failure to reimburse employees for the cost of purchasing slip-resistant shoes. The […]

Because California is an at-will employment state, your employer has the right to hire and fire individuals as it sees fit. However, there are instances when an employer conducts a firing in such a way that it violates state law. When this happens, the law refers to it as wrongful termination. If your employer commits […]

You have received an official diagnosis regarding your suspected PTSD, depression, anxiety or another mental health condition. Now, you worry your California employer could hold your mental health against you. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission offers information regarding protection surrounding harassment or discrimination linked to your mental health. Learn your rights to better understand if your […]

Sexual harassment in the workplace may be illegal, but it is a persistent problem. In fact, a recent survey shows that 81% of women are victims of sexual harassment. This is unacceptable because you should never need to deal with sexual misconduct at your job. Thankfully, you can report inappropriate behavior and take legal action to protect yourself. […]

It would be nice if you could trust people with power and prestige to always behave in accordance with the law. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. California employers may try to get away with misconduct such as illegal dumping of hazardous waste, discriminatory hiring, sexual harassment or any number of other unethical activities. […]