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In recent years, California has led the way in legislating and advocating for gender-inclusive workplaces. A critical aspect of this inclusivity revolves around dress codes. By establishing a gender-inclusive dress code, employers can foster a respectful and inclusive...
The way that companies pay their workers and the terms of an employment contract have a direct influence on those workers' rights. The method that a company uses to calculate pay a worker for their time may have a direct impact on the other rights that employee has. ...
Workplace discrimination is so insidious that it can change the lives of victims before they know what is happening. For instance, it can cause the slow progression of depression and other psychological issues. According to a recent study, chronic discrimination may...
Disability discrimination comes in many forms, some of which are subtler and therefore more difficult to both identify and prove. A common cause of disability discrimination claims involves companies that won't accommodate workers by providing assistive technology or...
Many employees make the bulk of their wages from tips. They are supposed to be paid at least minimum wage, but they could easily make more than that in tips every hour – on top of their standard wages. As a result, employees are often very protective of their tips....
Federal and state wage and hour laws are confusing to many members of the U.S. workforce. Since these laws are subject to rapid change, it creates even more confusion. California has some of the most beneficial (for employees) wage and hour laws. However, an employer...
It’s a very different world than the one you grew up in, and you’ve finally got the confidence and help that you need to live authentically – and that means eventually letting your workplace know that you’re transgender. How do you make the transition without creating...
You exercised your rights and filed a complaint against your employer for wrongdoing (discrimination, safety violations, etc.). Unfortunately, your superiors mistreated you because of your complaint, and now you are pursuing an employment retaliation claim. Can...
Overtime pay can substantially increase someone's paycheck. If a worker has to put in more than 40 hours in a work week, they may receive 150% of their average hourly wage for their extra hours. Although many workers would love to put in overtime work, many employers...
Make no mistake, some workplaces can be very chaotic not because of the work schedule, but rather because of the nature of the clients you are dealing with. While most clients are generally respectful, it is not uncommon to encounter a few who have no respect for your...
