In life, it is only right for every person to be treated fairly. No person should be judged or have less opportunity just because of gender or color of his or her skin. This is the very definition of discrimination, and no matter how it...
Month: August 2018
Is the company you work for misclassifying employees?
In the construction industry, among others, misclassifying employees and labeling them as independent contractors is not uncommon because it saves on the payment of company benefits as well as payroll taxes. If misclassification has happened to you, you may not...
Family and Medical Leave Act offers protection for employees
Any debilitating injury takes time to heal. For those who are employed, this could mean an extended amount of time away from work. In order to protect workers and provide job security during these times, the federal government enacted the...
Victims of retaliation in the workplace can take action
Losing a job is not a fun thing to experience. Most people know that loss of employment can quickly lead to financial hardships and can also cause much emotional and psychological distress. When a person is fired as an act of retaliation, the experience can...
Wage and hour civil suit filed against trucking company
Labor laws have been enacted in the state of California and at the federal level to protect workers from unfair treatment. When an individual is hired, the basic understanding is that the employee gets compensated for providing work. With today's economic...
Discrimination in any form is wrong
Even in this day and time, it is not uncommon for California residents to receive unfair treatment just because they have differing characteristics. This is the definition of discrimination. Generally, a person is most often discriminated...