Employees all have lives outside of work, and there are times when real life doesn’t mesh well with work. Sometimes, employees may need to take time off work to deal with their own medical needs or the needs of their immediate family. This is when the Family and...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making inroads into all avenues of life. Some employers have been quick to take advantage of the ever-growing number of time-saving measures it can perform. Others may not even realize they are using it when it’s part of a program they...
Religion is one of the protected characteristics in California. It's unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a job applicant or employee based on their religion. Additionally, a job applicant or an employee can request a reasonable accommodation for religious...
Most female employees in different industries are likely aware of the term “glass ceiling.” This concept refers to the invisible yet persistent barriers that prevent women from advancing to senior leadership roles in organizations. Many top-performing female employees...
Employees in California have many protections that aren’t present in some other states. Many protections in this state are also greater than those offered by federal laws. One example of this involves the Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair...
California is regarded as an “employee-friendly” state. Employees have a host of legal rights and they can assert these rights without retaliation. Here are some of the most common examples of protected employment activities. Reporting unsafe workplace conditions ...
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...
