El Segundo Employment Law Blog
How can I help prevent sexual harassment at my workplace?
Every employer in California or anywhere in the U.S. has a duty to create a workplace that is free from any form of sexual harassment. When you are not clinical enough to get rid of any traces of sexual harassment, you will end up paying a very high price. It will...
Filing a wage claim in California
The wages and hours of employees in California are under the protection of both the federal and state law. It provides all the workers, regardless of their immigration status, an active shield allowing them to file a wage claim. According to the Department of...
Misclassified employees may miss out on fair pay
You may have received a contract when you began working at your current job, and the manager may have told you that your position requires you to be classified as an independent contractor rather than an employee. However, some unethical employers in California tell...
Women push back against employers over “office housework”
A recent survey of more than 3,000 engineers found that 55% of women feel they are expected to do more office housework than their male counterparts, and many believe it’s a significant reason why some women leave companies. Office housework includes menial tasks,...
What workers need to know about disclosing learning disabilities
Employers often want workers who are dependable, organized and productive. But for employees with learning disabilities, meeting those expectations can be an uphill battle, as they often have to overcome obstacles their learning differences can create. But when given...
Age discrimination is more common than most people realize
Although baby boomers are aging, they are still active in the workforce. The global life expectancy is longer than it ever has been, and many people want to spend more time in the workforce. However, discrimination is making it difficult for many people to do so....
Important facts to know about workplace sexual harassment
Going to work each day should not have you worried about how you will be treated by supervisors or co-workers. You are supposed to be able to do your job freely and without harassment. Sexual harassment is a serious problem in workplaces all throughout California....
Demotion can be an act of retaliation
Being informed that you have been demoted at your place of employment can be overwhelming. You likely weren't expecting to hear this news and want to know what went wrong. However, every demotion might not be legitimate. You might have been demoted as retaliation by...
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Common examples of unlawful retaliation by an employer
If you ever find yourself reporting an unethical or illegal action in the workplace, you are protected under federal whistleblower laws. This means that your employer is not allowed to retaliate against you in any way. Today, we will discuss the most common forms of...
