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Workplace harassment can take many forms, but some types are often overlooked because they happen quietly or behind closed doors. This article takes a closer look at a specific type of harassment you might face and what protections are available to you. What is quid...
When an employee is let go from employment, oftentimes the employer offers a severance agreement (also known as a severance). But what is a severance, and what should I do when I get one? Money in exchange for a promise not to sue A severance is a document provided...
Have you ever consulted with an attorney who has told you what your case is worth? Please… DON’T LISTEN!
When you go to work, you expect to receive accurate and fair pay for the hours you’ve worked. You probably trust that your employer is keeping an accurate and up-to-date record of the time you’ve spent on the clock, and you likely assume that he or she is carefully...
An employee should be able to have a certain level of trust with his or her employer. When you go to work, you likely expect your workplace to be safe and for the procedures in place to be appropriate and legal. It can be overwhelming to learn that this is not the...
You may not care too much about whether your employer calls you an independent contractor or an employee until something goes wrong on the job. After all, employees have certain entitlements and benefits that contractors typically do not receive, but most people never...
California is a state that takes labor violations very seriously — far more than many other states. It provides protections for workers that just don't exist in other areas of the country. The Department of Fair Employment and Housing is where to file complaints...
Hourly workers deserve to receive fair pay for every minute they work. Unfortunately, there are many ways that companies can attempt to take advantage of their hourly workers. There are a range of schemes that businesses can employ to minimize how much they pay their...
You may think that your employer is following all the rules when they give you breaks, but that's not always true. Depending on when the breaks are, your employer could be in violation of California's wage and hour laws. According to California law, employers can't...
Far too many workers don't really understand their rights under both California state law and federal law. Employees may not understand when they should receive breaks or what protections they have from discrimination and harassment at work. In fact, many people don't...