It is important to be aware of all of your rights as an employee. Sadly, some employers do not respect the rights of their employees with regard to compensation for overtime hours they work. You should be aware of overtime laws and make sure that you receive overtime...
During pregnancy and childbirth, many complications and conditions can arise. In some cases, pregnancy complications can affect your ability to work. In California, employers with five or more employees must provide time off and reasonable accommodations for employees...
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...
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%...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
