Sometimes, companies have no choice but to reduce their existing workforce. Layoffs can occur when the company can no longer maintain its existing staff. Downsizing might also occur when a company merges with another business and now has redundant positions or...
It’s been a year and a half since Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the CROWN Act. The law says that California employers and schools cannot discriminate against people with natural hairstyles most commonly worn by Black people and cannot prohibit these styles. The state...
You never want to learn that your employer is terminating your employment, but this could happen at some point. Should it occur, it’s critical to turn your attention to the circumstances surrounding your dismissal. Here are some of the many examples of wrongful...
When you saw that your co-workers were making changes to the accounts on the shared drive, you didn’t think much of it at first. You knew that changes were often made to the account for new receipts or changes in expenses. Then, you started noticing that one of the...
Everyone deserves to be treated fairly while at work, but unfortunately this is not always what ends up happening in reality. Gender discrimination still occurs in some workplaces, but it should not be tolerated. However, this type of discrimination can be difficult...
If you’re unwell or have a disability, then it’s important for your employer to provide you with reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations can apply either to how your job is performed or to the duties you’re asked to perform. For example, if you come to...
Some people turn to social media when they experience some kind of wrongdoing as a way to drum up support or connect with resources and assistance. However, in a situation where you intended to take legal action, your social media presence can impact your rights and...
Your employer has a responsibility to keep your workplace free from sexual harassment. Taking action when something has already occurred is not enough. The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (FEHA) lays out what they require of employers to reduce the chance a...
Social media has always been a way for people to connect with those they love, but it has also proven to be a powerful tool for initiating change. The photos, videos and stories that people share via social media have the potential to go viral when other people start...
Going to work should not result in dread and fear. However, for some residents of California, the thought of dealing with harassment on the job is real. The federal government created laws that govern how employers should handle harassment of employees by other...
