Certain industries force companies to have a specific number of workers present or available. Medical facilities, for example, need to have a minimum number of employees on hand for the protection of patients. Airlines typically need to have a certain number of people...
It's unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee based on an actual or perceived disability. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) implement laws to protect employees from this type of...
Most modern employers are quite eager to control staffing expenses. In some cases, they may even go so far as to violate the law in their attempts to keep costs low. They may deprive workers of wages they have earned and violate rules regarding overtime wages or...
Unexpectedly, one of your coworkers asks you if you’d like to go on a date. You never really considered office dating, and it’s not necessarily something you are interested in. Maybe you’re worried about it creating an awkward situation if the date doesn’t go well....
Genetic discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employee or job applicant is mistreated because of their genetic information. This form of discrimination can affect hiring decisions, promotions, job assignments and other employment practices. Although this...
Quiet firing refers to employers' subtle and often insidious practices to encourage employees to leave their jobs voluntarily. Unlike traditional firing, where an employer explicitly terminates an employee's contract, quiet firing involves creating a work environment...
Companies should pay workers in accordance with their contracts and employment records. The law imposes numerous wage and hour laws on businesses that have employees. A worker's status, their contract and even the industry in which they work can affect their wage...
Workplace discrimination is psychologically distressing, and it can interfere with your job performance. In California, where the law strongly protects employees from unfair treatment, knowing how to document your experience is crucial. Proper documentation can help...
There are dozens of laws protecting the rate wage rights of workers in California. Federal laws established key baselines for fair pay, and California expanded on many of those rules. Workers have a right to fair wages, and they also have a right to expect that their...
Numerous types of sexual harassment can take place. Often, it’s just one person exhibiting power over another. For example, a coworker could make disparaging remarks about someone’s gender or a supervisor could repeatedly pester someone about their looks or ask them...