Employment Law

Many companies give their employees plenty of opportunities to “bond” and be around each other outside of work. They encourage employees to join in after-work Happy Hour gatherings, softball games, company picnics, volunteer projects and holiday parties. A combination...

In most states, including California, employment is at will. It means you may leave your job anytime you like for any reason. It also means that your employer can terminate you at any time, with or without cause. However, at-will employment does not give employers...

Like most states, California applies at-will employment provisions. Under this provision, either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, and for whatever reason. However, certain exceptions apply to this general rule, such...

You may have a co-worker or a supervisor who likes to make off-color jokes. Maybe they see it as a way of bonding with the other employees. Maybe they honestly think the jokes are funny and not offensive. You find these jokes to be inappropriate for the workplace, and...

Both California and federal laws provide protections for workers’ wages and hours. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for some employers to violate these protections. Sometimes, these violations happen unintentionally. However, there are instances when employers...

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...

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...

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...