Unfortunately, for as long as workers have kept workplaces moving, certain employees have suffered from a higher rates of discrimination. This includes pregnant workers. Not only do they face a high level of discrimination on the job, but many find that their...
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...
Unwelcome advances, behaviors or requests that are sexual in nature, these are perhaps the most obvious forms of sexual harassment which can occur in the workplace. However, did you know someone can experience sexual harassment even when sex is not the focus?...
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...
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...
Employers may offer severance pay to workers upon termination or involuntary loss of employment. While California does not require companies to provide severance options, business owners should know when it can be beneficial. Honoring dedicated employees with...
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...
As a business owner, you will certainly come across numerous instances in your career where you will need to draft contracts. Whether it is with employees, contractors, business partners or other providers of services, you need to create a strong binding agreement in...
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...
