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...
Suppose you have a disability that makes it difficult or impossible to do your job without some adjustments. Your employer may be required to make reasonable changes at the workplace that will enable you to perform your duties. The California Fair Employment and...
Workers in every industry have protection under both federal and state employment laws. The right to overtime pay when someone works more than a certain number of hours in a week, so many days in a row without a break or exceptionally long shifts is an important...
California has strict laws in place for workplace discrimination. While it’s illegal, the impact of promotion discrimination is significant. In these situations, the discrimination impacts your career options, reputation and income. It’s important to learn the signs...
Everyone has a right to a safe and harassment-free workplace. Unfortunately, despite several state and federal laws and campaigns, sexual harassment is still rampant at work. If you are a victim of sexual harassment at work, you need to take action. Quid pro quo...
Workplace harassment can happen suddenly when you least expect it from. When you feel you’re the target of someone else's biases or inappropriate attention, then it may be best to speak up – for yourself, your coworkers and the betterment of your workplace. Before you...
You had a workplace accident and filed a report per company policy. When you return to work after being off for a few days, you notice a change in your supervisor's attitude. You find they are watching you closely and disciplining you for minor issues. A short time...
If you are trying to work to earn a living, the last thing that will help you is getting paid less than you deserve. In California, all employees have to be paid the minimum wage (with some minor exceptions). The minimum wage can vary across the state, but unless a...
People who have a steady job likely assume that they’ll continue to have that job as long as they aren’t doing anything wrong. What some people might not realize is that they can be fired without reason. However, this doesn’t mean that employers can terminate...
Age discrimination doesn't receive nearly as much attention as sex discrimination and racial discrimination, but it is still a concern in many American workplaces. Although federal law clearly prohibits discrimination based on age once a worker is 40 years old or...