Are you earning less than your colleagues, missing overtime pay or working without the benefits you deserve? It can be outright frustrating and confusing. For many workers in California, this isn’t bad luck – it’s misclassification. You may be labeled an independent...
Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its Noncompete Clause Rule that banned future noncompete contracts with workers and invalidated most existing noncompete contracts between workers and their employers. The one exception to the new bans on noncompete...
People of all sorts can suffer discrimination at work. Sometimes it comes from the business itself, due to there being a longstanding bias that has become inbuilt into company systems over the years. Other times, it is more the fault of one or more individuals, such...
Sexual harassment continues to be a significant issue in workplaces across the country. For all the hope instilled by the #MeToo movement, the problem refuses to go away. The rise in working flexibility, with many working partially or fully from home, cafes or even...
When starting a new job, most employees focus on negotiating their salary, benefits and job responsibilities. As a result, if you’ve been offered a brand new job, severance may be the last thing on your mind. However, negotiating severance terms during the hiring...
A class action employment case involves a group of employees who bring a legal claim together against their employer. Instead of each person filing a separate case, the group is treated as one unit in court. This process can be more efficient and may help address...
Standing up for your rights at work shouldn't put your future at risk. But it's natural to worry whether that choice will follow you into job searches. Some employers look into legal histories, but not all lawsuits appear in background checks. Knowing what’s visible...
There are many scenarios in which workers cannot continue performing their jobs. Some people may develop illnesses that require time off to recover. Others may need to undergo treatment for traumatic injuries, such as broken bones. Even childbirth might leave a worker...
Social media has become a powerful tool for staying connected and expressing personal opinions. However, if you are involved in an employment dispute, whether it involves wrongful termination, harassment or discrimination, it’s important to exercise caution when...
People dealing with disabling medical conditions have the same basic needs as anyone else. They need to earn enough income to support themselves and their children. They generally want to pursue meaningful employment that provides them with their compensation and...
