Time To Even The Playing Field
You may not think twice about using your own money for work expenses. However, those costs can add up quickly. If you regularly pay for mileage, internet service, tools or office supplies, California law may offer protections that could help you recover some of those...
If you are like most American adults, you regularly vent frustrations, share opinions and connect with others on social media. Social media platforms can bring people together and help people feel seen, so this is understandable. Yet, if you’re facing challenges at...
Employees in California sometimes need to take time off of work to take care of their own health or the health of a family member. It’s not always possible to fit these needs into regularly scheduled days off or days that can be covered by sick leave or paid time off....
Workers may become whistleblowers out of concern for their safety or a sense of ethics. They do not want to end up implicated in the company's illegal activity or to feel responsible if a coworker gets hurt due to unsafe work conditions. Technically, both state...
Certain groups of people have special protections under California and federal laws. The law establishes numerous characteristics that a command special consideration from others or should not influence decisions about opportunities, such as whether or not to rent to...
California’s whistleblower law encourages companies to comply with employment laws and regulations by rewarding workers who report misconduct and protecting them from retaliation. On May 22, the Supreme Court of California issued a ruling that clarified an ambiguous...
There are cases where employers or managers take advantage of their employees, violate labor laws or worse. Usually, one brave person will call out this injustice and speak up for the benefit of all the victims. The problem, however, is that the individual in the...
We've all heard of the gap in pay between men and women in the workforce, but another hurdle that many women have to overcome when it comes to receiving fair compensation is their weight. Women who are overweight are on average paid less than women who are of a normal...
Employment law protects pregnant and nursing mothers in the workplace in California. Additionally, some of these laws have been amended to add new protections. The following looks at the laws that protect this class of workers. Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) This...
A whistleblower is any person who reports misconduct within an organization, such as fraud or illegal activity. Whistleblower retaliation is a real concern for those who fear reprisals from their employers for speaking out about wrongdoing. Fortunately, there are laws...