Were you a victim of workplace sexual harassment or discrimination? You have the right to report the harassment to protect the safety of you and your co-workers. A company should respond to a harassment report appropriately by reviewing the claim and punishing the...
California’s labor laws offer specific protections for employees, including the right to have regular rest periods during the workday. These breaks are separate from meal breaks and serve an important role in ensuring workers have time to recharge during their shifts....
It is illegal for employers to discriminate on the basis of pregnancy. If you are pregnant when you apply for a job, for instance, they cannot decide to pass you over simply because of that pregnancy. If you take a job and then become pregnant, your employer cannot...
Employees in California have rights that aren’t present for people in other states. The labor laws in this state provide significant protections for workers. One of these is the right to have a meal period when they’re working. The meal period in California must be...
Workplace discrimination is a serious issue that can affect many different types of employees, yet it's often overlooked or downplayed. When discrimination goes unchecked, it creates a toxic environment where employees feel unappreciated or ostracized. This type of...
In many states, you don’t receive overtime pay unless you exceed 40 hours in a workweek, which is considered a standard full-time schedule. If an employee works 42 hours in a week, for example, they are entitled to overtime pay for just two of those hours, while the...
Employees in California have protections that aren’t present in federal labor laws. One protection that this state offers is that it requires employers to provide meal breaks for employees who meet specific requirements. Meal periods are unpaid breaks of at least 30...
Sexual harassment often occurs in the workplace. In many cases, there is an imbalance of power. For instance, a manager or supervisor may harass a lower-level employee because they are in a position of authority. However, many workers fail to report sexual harassment,...
California’s diverse and inclusive culture celebrates individuality. However, some workplace appearance policies can clash with personal expression. Employers may set standards for tattoos, piercings or hairstyles under the guise of maintaining professionalism. So,...
California has long been ahead of many other states in protecting its workers against harassment and discrimination. Now, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published updated guidance to make it clearer than ever what sort of behavior is...