The state of California is a melting pot of different cultures, and this is what most workplaces represent. Every worker, regardless of their background or creed, is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. The legislature in California has provided a list of...
Not many work-related topics are as emotionally charged and personal as what you take home after a day’s work. Of course, it is never all about money. However, this is one of the primary reasons why you leave home for work every morning. Even if you love your current...
Digital timekeeping software has made it simpler than ever before for employers to accurately track when workers are on the clock down to the second. However, despite the availability of such highly-specific records, many employers still pay their workers in...
Despite years of sensitization campaigns, sexual harassment remains a very pervasive problem in most California workplaces. If someone makes inappropriate advances or inappropriate remarks that are sexual in nature within the workplace setting, you may pursue them for...
California, like all the other states, is an at-will employment state. This means that your employer can fire you at any time and for whatever reason. However, an employer cannot fire you on unlawful grounds such as based on your race, religion or other protected...
Having a mobile phone is a modern necessity. Your friends and family likely assume that they can get a hold of you at any moment thanks to mobile technology. You may derive a lot of personal benefits from having constant access to a powerful telecommunication device....
Employers typically try to keep the pay rates for different employees (even those who share the same position) quiet, but they aren’t allowed to stop employees from discussing their wages amongst themselves – even if the employer would prefer that information be kept...
While the majority of workplaces try to create an environment that is accepting and free from hostility, this isn’t always the case. Unfortunately, many workers across the United States have been subjected to sexual harassment. Sexual harassment can range from...
Something a job is an hourly employee often means accepting variations in your monthly income. When sales are slow, your employer may cut your hours and leave you struggling to pay your bills. When someone quits unexpectedly, you may have to put in far more hours than...
California employers enjoy a lot of freehand when it comes to the employer-employee relationship. This is mainly because California is an at-will employment state. Basically, this means that the employer can terminate the employment contract for any reason whatsoever...
