If you are hired at a company and meet the expectations of your position, you may believe you will have consistent employment for the foreseeable future. You may not realize that your employer has the right to fire you without warning or reason. While this is true,...
Year: 2022
Is your boss trying to intimidate you?
There are numerous different management styles. Some bosses employ a more laid-back approach in the hope that employees respect their kindness. Other managers go for a more strict style in the hope of maximizing efficiency. The majority of bosses sit somewhere in...
Does salary pay automatically exempt you from overtime?
The profit incentive that drives modern businesses often pits workers against the companies that employ them. Businesses want to pay as little as possible for their labor, while workers obviously want to receive appropriate wages for the work that they perform....
Were you discriminated against because of your religion?
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...
You are not getting the right pay: What should you do?
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...
Is timeclock rounding a sneaky way to steal overtime wages?
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...
Can sexual harassment happen online?
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 wrongful termination claims: How much time do we have?
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...
Can your employer demand you take calls and emails all weekend?
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....
Can you discuss your pay with your co-workers?
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...