Most people know that workplace sexual harassment is illegal. However, they may struggle to define sexual harassment or give clear examples of it. Typically, there are two different types of sexual harassment. People who learn about what constitutes sexual harassment...
In the vibrant tapestry of California's workforce, employees wear more than a uniform or business attire – they carry with them the threads of their cultural and religious identities. With its diverse population, California's workplaces are microcosms of global...
In California, workers have strong rights when it comes to fair pay and working conditions. Even so, violations of wage and hour laws are on the rise. With California’s robust labor regulations, employees expect fair wages and proper treatment. Yet, many find...
Workers often have to balance their personal lives with their professional obligations. Employers often behave as though workers do not have lives outside of their jobs despite them having families, hobbies and possibly school obligations. Occasionally, employers can...
Every new year brings changes to California employment law. Typically, these changes expand the rights of workers. The upcoming new year is no exception. Here we’ll look at just two pieces of legislation signed into law recently by Gov. Gavin Newsom that expand...
Making a living can be fulfilling, especially when the pay is fair. A person's earnings are usually predictable based on the discussions and negotiations during the hiring process. An employment arrangement should also have a contract indicating how much an individual...
The state of California has strict laws in place that protect employees from retaliation. Retaliation is unfavorable treatment that stems from a worker asserting their rights. Certain types of employment activities are protected. This means that you cannot face...
You certainly do not want your boss to reduce your wages. However, they seem intent on doing so. They do not want to fire you, but they do inform you that they are going to cut your pay. Your question, then, is if this is even legal. Maybe the job was advertised as...
If you have ever worked in the hospitality industry, you’ll be only too aware of the expectations on you to be friendly toward customers. If you are working back in the kitchen that probably does not exist, but for any front-of-house job in a bar, cafe or restaurant,...
Workers in California have relatively thorough protections. They benefit from not only federal workplace rules but also California laws, which are often more thorough than the baseline federal standards. Employees in California typically have the right to receive pay...
