In today’s work environment, inclusivity and diversity are no longer just buzzwords but crucial federal law requirements. Under the ADA, employers are obligated to provide reasonable accommodations for those applicants and workers with disabilities. These...
It takes a pretty bold employer to openly flout state and federal rules against age discrimination in the workplace, but that doesn’t mean the problem has gone away. A subtle phenomenon known as “quiet firing” has emerged as a covert strategy employers can use to...
Meticulously examining your severance agreement is crucial in protecting your employee rights and negotiating a favorable offer. However, if you focus solely on the contents of the document, your rights related to the actual signing of the agreement might slip your...
When sorting out wage and overtime pay issues, you should determine your "regular rate of pay." This value considers your overall earnings, including your salary, commissions, hourly income and other forms of remuneration. Your regular rate of pay can vary, but it...
Not everyone acts nicely toward everyone else all the time. This is true everywhere, from the home to the street and the school playground to the workplace. Despite philosophical self-help books telling you not to take insults personally because someone’s unpleasant...
All California employees eligible under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) have the right to overtime pay. The problem is that employers do not always fulfill their financial obligations to their employees, whether negligently or intentionally. Although the FLSA...
The company you work for hires a new person who is going to be doing a similar job. Your boss brings you into the office to tell you about the hiring. On your way out the door, they smile and mention, almost as a throwaway comment, that it would be best if you just...
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...
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...
The structure and hierarchy of companies can be complex, particularly in larger organizations. Employees with different roles and contractual terms have to be managed, and this is where the Human Resources (HR) department comes in. The HR department of your company...
