California is an at-will employment state. Although companies can create durational employment contracts that address employment for a specific number of years, it is possible for either party to end that contract ahead of time. Under at-will employment laws, workers...
Many people, even those who are typically quite fastidious, may gloss over the specific requirements in their employment contract when starting a new job. A combination of excitement about this new opportunity and the assumption that the language is always the same...
Many people spend the majority of their day in their work environments. Therefore, workplace discrimination can have a strong, negative impact on their lives.In order to address discrimination, one must first be able to identify it. Along with the common types...
In recent years, great improvements have been made for women's rights. For decades, women silently endured discriminatory acts, but these days more and more women are taking a stand for equality in the workplace. Although the movement to end...
Every year, thousands of workers in California and across the country are retaliated against for taking a stand. No person should ever have to endure retaliation or harassment in the workplace. A woman in Burbank filed a lawsuit after she was allegedly...
It is important for your workplace environment to be healthy. The culture at your job not only affects your happiness and productivity, but it may also be illegal. Discrimination, harassment and unpaid wages are all examples of unlawful employment practices.How...
Older Americans generally have a wealth of knowledge. They typically know what has been tried before, why one method will work better than another and a vast array of other critical details. This type of knowledge is gained through experience; however, some companies...
One of the most hurtful and traumatizing things an employee can experience is harassment from a superior. No person should ever be forced to endure harassment, especially in the workplace. Unfortunately, it seems to be happening more and more these days...
Could a female employee be fired from a job just for being pregnant? The answer is yes, and depending on the situation, this could be considered pregnancy discrimination. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for employers to try to force an employee out...
Thanks to established employment laws, workers in California and across the United States have benefits and rights to protect them when certain needs arise. The Family and Medical Leave Act gives employees the right to job-protected leave in order...
