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Chances are you knew the risks when you decided to report wrongdoing on the job, or maybe you just wanted to make a positive change in your workplace. Whether you discovered some violation of employment law, safety protocol, environmental regulations or other...
Growing up, many people learn that no one likes a tattle-tale. A tattle-tale often simply wants to get someone else in trouble. However, there are times when reporting bad behavior is the most appropriate course of action. This is not always an easy decision,...
If your boss is offering you a severance, it is likely because you have lost your job. On the other hand, you may be hearing rumors about staff reductions and wondering how to get a fair severance if your job is on the chopping block. In this uncertain economic...
Whether you enjoy your job or not, it is likely important to you, either as a stepping stone or simply to pay your bills. You may be like many in California and across the country who struggle through the work day because of a disabling condition. If your condition is...
Living with a mental health condition is something that about 44 million adults do in any given year. That’s nearly 20% of the country’s population. Sadly, it is an issue that not many people like to talk about because mental illness is still widely misunderstood and...
With computer technology readily accessible, many companies rely on digital timekeeping services that are accurate to the second. This helps to ensure that they have the most accurate information about when employees arrive to and leave work. It also helps prevent...
Companies that employ workers in California are subject to both federal and state regulations regarding their treatment of workers. Workers have certain rights, such as the right to a safe and appropriate work environment. Workers typically also have protections...
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...
When you work through your lunch break or clock out and then continue to do your job, people will say that you are “working off the clock.” Common examples of off-the-clock work could include a manager telling a service worker to clock out because the company has...
Some people might not expect to get that final paycheck. It may seem almost normal to kiss the last check goodbye. But California law is clear and serious about it. In virtually every situation, the employer must pay you every penny. What if you quit because you did...