El Segundo Employment Law Blog
What does casual racism in the workplace look like?
Oh, it’s Mexican theme day at work, so everyone is encouraged to wear sombreros and ponchos and your co-workers seem to think that putting on a fake accent that sounds roughly Hispanic is great fun. Or, maybe you’re an African-American and you have a white co-worker...
Los Angeles County employee files whistleblower lawsuit
An employee in the Los Angeles County library system has filed suit against his employer, contending the library system put staff members and patrons at personal risk. The whistleblower lawsuit is asking for unspecified damages. The whistleblower states in the suit...
Remember these severance package negotiation points
The terms of severance agreements are usually the result of negotiations between the employee and employer. If you’re in the process of negotiating a severance contract, there are some important points you need to think about because they can have a great impact on...
Know the wage laws that apply in California
People who work for an employer have the right to get paid what they are due. Federal and California laws set specific standards for these individuals. It’s imperative that you know what you should be paid so that you can ensure it happens. If you aren’t paid what you...
Are you required to work off the clock?
As an employee, you expect to receive compensation for every hour you work. Furthermore, you hope that your employer never puts you in the compromising position of asking you to work off the clock. Working off the clock is exactly what it sounds like: You perform...
Employee misclassification: A problem across America
One of the biggest problems that employees run into is being misclassified. Sometimes, their employers act like they are not actually the boss, but they still hold the workers to the standards of any other employees. They may control them or tell them what to do. They...
No, you shouldn’t stay quiet if you’ve face racial discrimination
No one should have to struggle with racial discrimination on the job. It’s your right to work in a safe environment and to work somewhere without harassment or discrimination. Unfortunately, not all businesses are free of discrimination. If you deal with it, it’s...
Are meal breaks supposed to be paid?
In 20 states, there are laws regarding required meal breaks. California is one of those states. For most people, it’s normal to have a 30-minute break in the middle of the work day. Some individuals are exempted from mealtime breaks, such as professional employees,...
Is tip pooling legal?
Tip pooling is the process of gathering all the tips from employees who earned them, combining that money, and then redistributing it. Typically, the distribution means everyone gets an equal amount, even if they earned different amounts. For instance, Employee A...
Understand these points about age discrimination
Many people see older employees as valuable assets to the company because they’ve been doing their job duties for a while. Unfortunately, some companies chose to target employees because of their age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) offers protection...
