Advocating For California Employee Rights
Long gone are the days when most employees began their careers with and retired from the same employer. These days, roughly 2.5% of workers in this country will switch jobs every month in pursuit of better wages, better working conditions or more fulfilling work. As...
Employment in California operates on an at-will basis. Essentially this means that an employee can quit at any time without providing notice. The employer can also terminate the working relationship at any point. There are, however, some exceptions. If an employment...
Sexual jokes are very common. In some cases, they don’t cause any issues. Employees can make whatever jokes they want on their personal time, when they are at home and with their friends. But people who often engage in this type of humor may then bring those jokes...
Employment discrimination is illegal. An employer can’t discriminate against workers on the basis of things like age, religion, race or gender – just to name a few protected classes. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean that it won’t happen. Some employees are still...
A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment or change to a work or job environment that allows employees with disabilities to handle their job duties. These accommodations are essential for creating inclusive workplaces and ensuring equal opportunities for all...
A poor performance review can lead to several issues at your job. You could lose out on a bonus and raise because of the review. You may even be put on a performance improvement plan (PIP) to fix your issues so that you can be a better employee. This may be troubling,...
When embarking on a new job, the excitement and anticipation of your situation can sometimes overshadow the importance of meticulously reviewing your employment contract before you jump in with both feet. However, this document is not merely a formality, and it should...
The consequences of a wrongful termination can be devastating to your livelihood and overall well-being. As such, it is essential to assert your rights if you think that your termination was illegal. You can potentially file a wrongful termination lawsuit against your...
Some employers are not keen on employees becoming pregnant. They see it as a disruption and as something that could affect their bottom lines. Even though, without women becoming pregnant, no employer would have anyone to employ. California law offers significant...
Your job is important to you, so you may feel very frustrated if you get fired for what seems like a minor reason. Maybe you were just a few minutes late. Maybe your boss said they didn’t like your attire or your attitude. They told you to pack up your desk and go...