Unions protect worker rights and help them ensure a safe work environment. They can bargain for better wages and act as advocates for workers during difficult times. Companies sometimes have a negative opinion of unions, as they may increase staffing costs and could...
Sexual harassment can be the result of one person pressuring another into sexual favors for job benefits or the creation of a hostile work environment. A host of different behaviors from coworkers and supervisors can create a toxic work environment where accepting...
Most California employees know that they have to clock in and out when they’re working a shift, but they may not realize just how strict that requirement is in this state. In California, wage and hour rules stipulate that employees are paid for every minute they work,...
California’s pay transparency law took effect just over three years ago. It required employers with at least 15 employees to include hourly wage or salary pay scales (ranges) for all external and internal job postings. This gives applicants and current employees...
Employees in California have robust employment rights that their employers must comply with. Many people are aware that the federal government has the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), but some may not know that California employees also have the California Family...
Racial discrimination in the employment sector is illegal. Businesses generally cannot consider a worker's race or national origin when deciding whom to hire or promote. Employees faced with overt racism from individuals of differing backgrounds may recognize the...
Sexual advances can feel weird if they are not mutual. At your workplace, they are not only uncomfortable, but they can also create serious legal and professional concerns. Employees may stall speaking up, fearing retaliation or damage to their careers. Workplace...
Living with a chronic illness can disrupt various aspects of your life, including your job. You may worry about how your health impacts your performance or how your employer views your condition. Workplace termination tied to health issues is a sensitive topic....
In all states, there are certain situations in which employees are owed overtime pay. If they are paid an hourly wage, they generally deserve to be paid time-and-a-half. Most often, this applies when the employee works more than 40 hours in a single week. If someone...
Holiday celebrations often include alcohol and can lead to lowered inhibitions. Company parties sometimes create situations where work boundaries blur and inappropriate behavior happens. Your workplace protections against sexual harassment don't disappear just because...