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Few professional occurrences have the potential to be as stressful as termination of employment. After all, you likely need a steady income to support both yourself and your family. If you live in California, though, you should not have to worry about your employer not paying you immediately. For many, job changes are part of life. In […]
There are various reasons why growing older can be difficult, whether someone struggles with physical limitations and health problems or they are unable to pursue certain dreams. However, one’s age can be especially concerning when it comes to their job, especially if they are treated unfairly in the workplace. Regrettably, many hard-working people who are […]
In California, employers are prohibited from discriminating against workers and applicants for many reasons. They cannot discriminate because of sex, ethnicity, nation of origin or race. Another condition that is protected under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is pregnancy. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) is an amendment to this act that prohibits any type of […]
The government has established rules and regulations to protect the workforce against unfair treatment such as sexual harassment, racial discrimination and retaliation. There are classes of employees that the government aims to protect from abuse at the hands of an employer. Pregnancy is a part of life that many women experience at various stages and […]
Did you know that, in the state of California, your employer is required to provide you with meal periods and rest periods over a certain number of hours worked? Many people who work in California are not aware of these laws, and, as a result, unscrupulous employers take advantage of them. Again, under certain circumstances, […]
As a California worker, you likely already know that if you report company misdeeds to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, your employer cannot retaliate against you in any manner. The 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title VII, grants you protection against such retaliation tactics, calling them adverse employment actions. As the EEOC itself explains, adverse employment […]
It is against federal law for anyone to sexually harass employees. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission explains that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment. Federal courts recognize two different types of sexual harassment. The National Law Review notes that both should result in action on the part of […]
In Rodriguez v. Nike Retail Services, Inc. (June 28, 2019), the Ninth Circuit reviewed a pair of federal trial court decisions that concluded that the time spent going through “bag checks” before leaving the stores, but after clocking out, was de minimis (too small) and therefor the employers had no obligation to pay employees for that time. […]
Each state sets its own rules about employment hours and pay. Since things are handled at the state level, it can get confusing if you are not originally from California or if you get incorrect information because you did not know this. California’s overtime laws generally follow the trends of other states, though. According to […]
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 […]
