Minimum wage is the amount employers must pay to employees. While your hourly rate may be more, it cannot be under this wage. However, there are exceptions to the minimum wage law. The California Department of Industrial Relations explains certain categories of...
If your employer has a dress code in place with which you must comply, can you do anything about it if you disagree with it? Probably not, unless you can prove that the dress code discriminates against you under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or one or more...
The Americans with Disabilities Act, or "ADA", prevents employers from being able to discriminate against you based on your disability when you apply for a job. They must also provide you with reasonable accommodations that allow you to work productively and perform...
Employers must provide equal compensation for their employees regardless of their gender. The U.S. Department of Labor notes that the Equal Pay Act of 1963 protects the rights of men and women who perform jobs requiring substantially the same skills. Compensation may...
Wage theft may happen in a variety of ways and it is important to look out for them as an employee in any industry. Sometimes it involves working while not clocked in. Other times it involves unpaid overtime. As the California Department of Industrial Relations...
Workplace discrimination takes many forms. Some people may lose out on job privileges and promotions because an employer made decisions based on a worker’s race, skin color, sexual orientation, or age. However, there are also people who experience denial of equal...
Employees have a legal right to work in an environment free from discrimination and harassment. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission considers unequal treatment based on racial characteristics to be discrimination. Managers who make hiring decisions based...
There are many types of employment discrimination, but one that may not receive as much attention is age discrimination. Older employees are often valuable yet overlooked in favor of younger workers who, according to the American Association of Retired Persons, may...
Just as federal and state laws protect you from discrimination while you are pregnant, they also ensure that you are able to express milk for your baby while you are at work. According to the Department of Labor, if your employer has more than 50 employees and cannot...
Most small business owners understand the importance of creating a workplace where employees feel secure and appreciated. Too often, though, even well-meaning owners fail to create an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. In fact, the U.S. Equal...
