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...
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Employment Law
How to use employment contracts to prevent future problems
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’s board diversity law struck down by a court
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...
Remember these 3 important rules in employment law
All employees have specific rights that they can count on when they’re in the workforce. It’s imperative that they understand how employment laws protect them as they’re doing their job duties. If there are ever any issues that creep up, employees do have legal...
Can you spot an impending wrongful termination before it happens?
Unfortunately, some California employers attempt to get around the rules to terminate employees protected by state and federal employment laws. The following are three types of wrongful termination: When it is an act of discrimination When it is an act of retaliation...
Can your employer tell you that you can’t talk about your pay?
You've never really thought about talking about your pay with your co-workers, but then your employer puts up a sign saying that any discussions of wages are prohibited. Suddenly, you're wondering why they would do this. What do they have to hide? Should you start...
Look for these red flags before signing an employment contract
At one time, only powerful companies required employees to sign employment contracts. In the 21st century, even some mom-and-pop operations use contracts to manage or control the employment side of running a business. For the record, most employment contracts protect...
Understanding same-sex sexual harassment in the workplace
The stereotype of an older, male boss chasing a young, female secretary around a desk probably started for a reason. After all, there was a time when sexual harassment in the workplace was something that most women just expected. Times have changed. With them, so have...
Did a potential employer violate The Fair Chance Act?
California workers have enjoyed the protections afforded to them by The Fair Chance Act since the start of 2018. This state law restricts how employers can advertise positions and consider applicants for any vacancies that they may have. This law was enacted to ensure...
What can a former employer tell a potential employer about you?
If you left a job on less-than-friendly terms with your boss or if they fired you, then you’re understandably worried about what they’ll say when potential employers with whom you’re interviewing call them for a reference or employment verification. Even someone you...