Hourly workers in California should receive appropriate wages for all the time they work. State rules are very clear about the requirements to properly compensate employees paid on an hourly basis. Unfortunately, businesses have an incentive to try to minimize what...
Workplace discrimination is illegal, and most employers know it. As a result, they may deny discrimination allegations, claiming that they did not do anything wrong. As such, it is important for workers to know what potential signs of discrimination they should watch...
While most adults take pride in putting in a hard day’s work, there are times when it is far more important for adults to be somewhere other than their workplace. In recognition of this fact, California lawmakers have instituted a number of worker protections that...
California is known for its progressive employment laws. These protect both workers and businesses. If an employee feels like their legal rights are not being honored, then they are entitled to report this without facing negative repercussions. Facing unfair...
Your pay rate is probably a big reason why you took your job. You knew you needed to find employment that would cover your bills, and this job pays enough to meet the requirements of your budget. You certainly would like to earn more, but you need to earn at least as...
Technically speaking, companies are supposed to use layoffs when they need to save money. Maybe there’s an economic recession, so the company’s revenue just isn’t where it was the year before. The company has to cut 10% of its staff just so that it can stay afloat and...
Religion is a deeply personal thing. Even two people who are nominally of the same faith can have very different approaches to their relationship with the divine, and practice their faith in distinctly different ways. That’s one of the main reasons that employers tend...
Companies are often required to make reasonable accommodations for employees who have various disabilities. Refusing to do so can be seen as a type of discrimination. The same is true if the company simply refuses to hire anyone with a disability. If that worker could...
Workplace discrimination can take many forms, often subtle and insidious, making it challenging to identify. Recognizing the signs is crucial for addressing and combating discrimination in any work environment. Some common signs of workplace discrimination you may not...
California has some of the most robust employment laws in the nation. They often give workers more protection than federal laws – especially when it comes to issues of discrimination. Well, California has once again shown that it’s progressive about worker rights. As...
