Sexual harassment in the workplace has a lot of different components, one of which is power. This can influence these incidents on numerous levels, and, while no situation is exactly the same as another, it is worth considering how power fits into the equation. After...
If you work in a gratuity-based position, you probably work hard to make your shifts worth the effort. A good attitude and a lot of hustle could mean that you make a competitive hourly wage when you factor in the tips that your customers leave. Under California law, a...
If you go to work and are told to do a job that you feel is dangerous, you might say that you’re not comfortable completing the work. Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to do this without risking your job. There are many workplaces that aren’t...
If you've experienced sexual harassment at work, you may feel uncomfortable talking about it with some of your co-workers. You may not want to bring it up or feel ashamed about what happened, even though you know that it is not your fault. The fact of the matter is...
Very few working environments are free from pressure and stress at all times. However, standard workplace stresses can often cross the line into unlawful activities. Workplace discrimination is one example of such an activity. No employee should have to put up with...
A number of new laws that affect California employees take effect on Jan. 1, 2022. Typically, the new batch of employment-related laws that take effect each year in California increase the rights of employees and help protect them from discrimination, abuse, wrongful...
Discrimination in the hiring process is unlawful, but it is a common occurrence. The employer's preconceived notions or prejudices may block your chances of landing a job, and it is illegal across all states. Such discrimination may be based on your race, gender, or...
Of all the financial damage inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic, unpaid overtime is one factor that is hitting hourly workers hard. According to a study by the ADP Research Institute, employees are putting in a full day of work per week, on average, of unpaid overtime....
Overtime pay reimburses workers for long hours and prevents companies from working their staff ragged. The federal government has long required that nonexempt workers receive 150% of their typical hourly wage when they have put in more than 40 hours during a specific...
Sexual harassment has been a problem for restaurant workers ever since people made a living serving food to others. Yet, if you can only work part-time due to studying or raising children, a restaurant job may be the best option you have. As with any industry, women...
