Advocating For California Employee Rights
Workplace stress is a fairly routine experience for many people. However, this stress is usually manageable and should certainly not impact a person’s health. Unfortunately, stress can be caused by something much more serious than a heavy workload, such as workplace...
California is an “at-will” employment state. Basically, this means that either party can walk out of the employment contract without necessarily disclosing their reasons for doing so. However, an employer cannot fire you for unlawful reasons. If this happens, then you...
For the most part, you enjoy your job and you’re good at it. However, like in most other workplaces, pressure can run high at times. You’ve noticed a recent pattern of behavior from your boss that makes you feel uncomfortable. They seem to be asserting their authority...
You love the work that you do and you’re extremely good at it. You try to enter the workplace each day with a positive attitude and constructive approach to problem-solving. Unfortunately, recent behavior from your boss or a co-worker has made you feel deflated....
Employment contracts are invaluable tools that help prevent issues with workers. They can be used to outline job duties, wage information, termination rights and more. As you create an employment contract, there are certain things you should include to help prevent...
California is an at-will employment state, which means that employers can terminate employees without cause. Even though that might seem like it’s a free-for-all when it comes to termination, it isn’t. There are certain exclusions that apply to terminations and other...
Your employer might not like your hairstyle. That does not necessarily mean they can tell you to change it. California’s Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act came into force in 2020. It recognized that hair discrimination is a form of...
When you consider the most common form of theft, you may think of a whole range of activities, from grand theft auto to home invasions and burglaries. You may also think of different types of financial crime, such as a small business being victimized by theft. It is...
Assembly Bill 979, which became law in 2020, was heralded as a new springboard for racial diversity and equality in the workplace. It effectively required California-based companies to include corporate board members and directors from a variety of underrepresented...
You haven't been discriminated against in the sense that you didn't get the job, and you are employed. But you've noticed other types of discrimination in the workplace, such as the fact that you are paid less than your co-workers, you have less favorable hours or you...