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...
El Segundo Employment Law Blog
Is your employer using your meal breaks to steal your money?
California has long been a “pro-employee” kind of state, with laws heavily favoring workers’ rights – but that doesn’t stop wage theft from happening on a regular basis. One of the most common ways that wage theft happens is when an employer violates their employees’...
Can employers demand work before and after shifts?
Companies often look for new ways to demand more from their workers in the interest of maximizing profits. They may increase sales quotas even though the business is profitable. They might change policies and refuse to grant overtime to eligible workers. Sometimes,...
What is quid pro quo harassment and how can you prove it?
Every employee deserves a safe and fair work environment. And most employers take appropriate steps to make this goal a reality. However, it is not uncommon for employees to report incidents of sexual harassment at work. One of the most subtle, yet devastating, forms...
Can you be fired for making a complaint in the workplace?
It's very difficult to be in a situation where you witness something at work that you believe to be discrimination. Even though you know you should file a complaint because you don't want the behavior to continue, you hesitate because you're worried about what might...
Dress code policies and gender inclusivity in the workplace
In recent years, California has led the way in legislating and advocating for gender-inclusive workplaces. A critical aspect of this inclusivity revolves around dress codes. By establishing a gender-inclusive dress code, employers can foster a respectful and inclusive...
Daily pay may actually qualify someone for overtime wages
The way that companies pay their workers and the terms of an employment contract have a direct influence on those workers' rights. The method that a company uses to calculate pay a worker for their time may have a direct impact on the other rights that employee has. ...
Can you obtain punitive damages for employment discrimination?
Workplace discrimination is so insidious that it can change the lives of victims before they know what is happening. For instance, it can cause the slow progression of depression and other psychological issues. According to a recent study, chronic discrimination may...
How a work attendance policy can lead to disability discrimination
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...
Can your employer make you use a tip pool?
Many employees make the bulk of their wages from tips. They are supposed to be paid at least minimum wage, but they could easily make more than that in tips every hour – on top of their standard wages. As a result, employees are often very protective of their tips....