Vacation time is often an important part of a benefits package from an employer. You might feel that it's a given, depending on your industry or job description. Still, know that California law does not mandate your employer to provide you with paid time off for...
Employment Law for Employees
Illegal retaliation might not be so easy to identify
In the U.S., employees generally have a right to be free from discrimination because of their sex, national origin, religion, race and age. Still, workplace discrimination remains alarmingly common across the country. In fact, according to reporting from Nasdaq, 55%...
How can employers fight back against ageism in the workplace?
Having employees in the workplace who make prejudiced remarks against others based on their age is annoying, at best. It can also cause employers to lose valuable employees who leave their jobs to escape the discrimination. This behavior can even lead a victimized...
Can my employer fire me for filing a complaint?
You need to work to survive, but that does not give your boss the right to discriminate against or harass you. If you experience harassment or discrimination at work, you have the right to file a complaint with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) or...
3 signs you are a victim of age discrimination
Both federal and California state laws prohibit discrimination by employers against individuals aged 40 and above because of their age. This covers hiring, termination, demotion, promotion and overall treatment in the workplace. If you are an older employee and suffer...
Avoid these errors when drafting your non-compete agreement
A non-compete agreement seeks to protect your California small business from unfair and potentially harmful competition. Yet, to help you, your agreement has to hold up in court. Certain elements or omissions in a non-compete agreement have the potential to make it...
Key provisions of the California WARN Act
Any case of an unexpected termination can seriously disrupt the life and finances of a California worker. Having an understanding of the California WARN Act can provide clarity for workers and employers alike when a plant closes or relocates. What the Act covers WARN...
Almost 50% of LGBTQ workers have faced workplace discrimination
LGBTQ employees face a heightened chance of experiencing workplace discrimination. Research shows that LGBTQ workers face higher discrimination rates than straight workers. It also reveals that LGBTQ workers of color are even more at risk. Per NBC News, 46% of...
Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act
If you need to take time off of work due to family or medical reasons, you may worry that you will not be able to return to work in your same position, or even the same company. However, the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") provides for job-protected leave for...
What are the exceptions to the minimum wage law?
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...