If you are an employee in California, chances are you are hired on an at-will basis. Basically, this means that your employer can terminate the employment contract for almost any reason (or no reason at all). While your employer can end the employment for almost any...
The concept of “quiet firing” has gained a lot of attention in the past few years. Rather than terminate an employee outright, management just treats targeted employees with so much disregard or disdain that they end up feeling pushed out. Most will eventually quit....
Timesheets, also sometimes called time cards or time records, are a key component of an average employment arrangement. These documents contain information about when employees have worked so that companies can reimburse them appropriately. Hourly workers receive...
Many people experiencing workplace sexual harassment don't stand up for themselves. They may feel that it is their word against the perpetrator's. When the person harassing someone is in a position of authority over them, there is an assumption that their workplace...
Employees in California have considerable protections under state law. One of these is being paid at least the state minimum wage. Understanding minimum wage laws in California is crucial, for both employees and employers. Here are three key aspects to keep in mind:...
California has expanded employment law protections when compared with many other states. State lawmakers have enacted laws that do not exist at the federal level and expanded existing federal protections for the benefit of California workers. As a result, overtime...
The state of California follows the legal principle of at-will employment. Essentially this means that either employer or employee can terminate the working relationship at any time without penalty. There is no legal requirement even to provide notice -- unless the...
Freedom and flexibility are undeniable perks in the fast-paced freelancing and independent contracting world. However, with this newfound independence comes a set of wage and hour challenges that independent contractors often face. As businesses increasingly turn to...
In a diverse workforce, employees of various backgrounds, experiences and ages come together to drive a business forward. Unfortunately, not all employers embrace diversity within a company as one of its core values. For a myriad of reasons, discrimination still...
Wage theft as a social issue does not get the attention that it deserves. Many people are dismissive of wage theft. They assume that when employers manipulate time clock records or otherwise seek to diminish what they pay individual employees, affected workers only...