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It is illegal for employers to discriminate against workers on the basis of a mental or physical disability under both federal and California state law. This can be confusing because some disabilities may make certain jobs impossible for some workers. In other situations, an employer may be required to provide […]
Too many people think that signing their employment contract is just a formality. They rely on their employer to tender a contract that is fair and easy to understand. These assumptions, however, can lead to some rather unfortunate situations. Your employment contract is a critical document that serves many important […]
One of the most common questions people have is what to do if they have witnessed or experienced some kind of illegal activity in the workplace. This could include harassment, discrimination, criminal activity, or unethical conduct. No one wants to be branded as a troublemaker and most people are unwilling […]
Many employees look forward to overtime as it typically means more money in their pockets. Unfortunately, employers do not always pay their employees the wages they earned as a result of working overtime. If you believe that you have not received the overtime wages you are owed, contact an experienced […]
Deciding to leave your job can be a big step. Unfortunately, people tend to focus solely on the decision itself and fail to consider any of the related consequences. Whether you are quitting to pursue a better opportunity or simply because you are unhappy in your job, an employee rights […]
We have become increasingly sensitive to toxic work environments over the last few years. Employees are no longer willing to suffer in silence and employers are going to great lengths to create collegial, transparent workspaces where inappropriate behavior is not tolerated. And for those employers who are stuck in the […]
Both federal and California state laws protect employees against discriminatory treatment. Most people are aware that employers cannot discriminate on the basis of race, gender, and a few other categories, but routinely overlook the fact that they also cannot discriminate against employees on the basis of age. If you suspect […]
Paternity leave allows new fathers to take time off from work in order to care for a new child. Previously considered to be a perk, paternity leave has now become protected by law. Unfortunately, many employers will attempt to discourage workers from taking paternity leave or try to intrude upon […]
Unethical employers will go to considerable lengths to save money. One of the ways that they may do this is by misclassifying their employees. We have already discussed misclassifying employees as independent contractors in order to avoid paying overtime and providing other benefits. Another common misclassification is to classify non-exempt […]
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced its enforcement priorities earlier this year and published its Draft Strategic Enforcement Plan. The comment period closed on February 9th, but the plan remains under review and awaits a final vote by the Commission. As employment attorneys representing both salaried and hourly wage […]