An employer will probably ask an employee to give two weeks' notice if they’re going to quit. They may even put it in the company handbook or tell all employees that doing so is required. The employer will say that it’s just one of the stipulations of working for the...
Advocating For California Employee Rights
Employment Law
You have a right to reasonable accommodation in your workplace
Do you ever find yourself struggling to navigate your job due to certain limitations? It could be a mental or physical disability that makes it hard for you to perform the essential functions of your job. If so, understanding your right to reasonable accommodation can...
What causes employees to feel unsafe?
Workers are entitled to a secure working environment. This means that their bosses and employers cannot treat them unfairly or discriminate or harass them. There are certain things that companies might do that would make the workplace unsafe or exploit their workers....
How does quid pro quo happen at work?
Everyone deserves a safe and fair workplace. Unfortunately, sexual harassment remains a pervasive employment law problem throughout the U.S. If you believe an employer, co-worker or customer is making unwelcome sexual advances, you need to take appropriate steps to...
How do you prove wrongful termination?
California, like most states, is an at-will employment state. Basically, this means that either party (employer or employee) can terminate the employment contract at any time and for any reason. However, both state and federal laws prohibit employers from dismissing...
Sexual harassment doesn’t have to occur within the workplace
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...
Refresh your knowledge of wrongful termination in California
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...
How long do you have to sue for wrongful dismissal in CA?
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 don’t have to “put up” with sexist jokes
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...
3 ways employers violate wage and hour laws
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...