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...
Month: April 2020
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...