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 ...
People tend to think of sexual harassment as a quid pro quo situation, i.e., to remain employed or get promoted you must submit to unwanted sexual advances by a boss, supervisor or business owner. But the state of California takes it very seriously and also deems...
Bullying is an undisputed concern in schools nationwide. Unfortunately, not all kids learn from their missteps and stop bullying others by the time they’re grown. As a result, bullying in the workplace is also an undisputed concern within the American workforce. Some...
Almost anyone with a pulse these days is aware of the myriad civil lawsuits and criminal charges facing Sean “Diddy” Combs. The rapper, entertainer and mega mogul stands accused of sexually harassing and or assaulting more than 100 individuals of both sexes and at...
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...
Employees should expect to be able to do their job duties without worrying about harassment or discrimination at work. Even if they need to take time off, they still shouldn’t have to worry about negative employment actions, provided that the time they take is...
