It's Time To Level The Playing Field
Meal and rest breaks are critical for maintaining a fair and healthy work environment. When employers fail to provide these breaks, disputes over wage and hour violations often arise. Understanding how meal and rest break violations lead to legal conflicts helps...
Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires a worker for reasons that violate California law, such as retaliation or discrimination. When an employer wrongfully terminates an employee, it often points to deeper issues within the workplace. If you file a claim...
Wage theft occurs when employers fail to pay employees the full amount they have earned. California state laws provide strong protections for workers, but some employers still attempt to commit wage theft. Recognizing the signs of wage theft can help you protect your...
In California, everyone deserves respect for their religious beliefs at work. If your faith requires specific practices, such as wearing certain clothing, observing religious holidays, or praying at specific times, you have the right to request accommodations. ...
There are many myths surrounding wrongful termination laws. It's important to know your rights about wrongful termination. Learn about some common misconceptions about wrongful termination. Myth 1: Employers can fire you for any reason California is an at-will...
Understanding meal break rules helps employees ensure they receive fair treatment at work. In California, specific regulations protect workers and their rights to reasonable break periods. As an employee, it is important to fully understand these rights so you can...
Remote work has become more common over the last few years. One in five employees worked remotely in August 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. While remote work offers flexibility and convenience, it can also lead to California labor law...
Anytime a California employer is informed of alleged harassment, an investigation should soon follow. If you’re responsible for that investigation, it’s important that you follow through and gather evidence before determining how to respond to the allegations. By...
Working while you’re pregnant comes with many challenges, especially if your job involves a lot of standing, walking or manual labor. You may get tired more quickly, suffer from sore feet and just have severe exhaustion each day. It’s not uncommon to worry about not...
As a dedicated employee, you have certain legal rights to which you have a right. Despite this, there are sadly far too many instances where an employer responds unfavorably to an employee’s conduct, which state or federal law protects. Examples of situations where...
