Advocating For California Employee Rights
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....
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...
Despite significant advancements in nationwide employment laws, many workers still face unfair treatment at work. Unfortunately, wage discrepancies remain particularly troubling and affect much of the California workforce. As you may know, former Governor Jerry Brown...
As you walk into your office building, you can't help but notice that the environment feels slightly off. It's not overtly hostile, but you sense that something is amiss. Over time, you realize that subtle racial discrimination is present in your workplace. Despite...
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...
You love your job. That’s why you wake up, report to work and give it your best. In return, you look forward to a fair day’s wage. But what happens when you discover that your employer is not paying you what you deserve? Unfortunately, wage discrimination is a common...
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...
When you have diligently served in an organization in various roles for decades, you’d hope your employer would accord you the respect you deserve. And most often, this is what happens: Senior team members are considered the organization’s most precious employees. ...
When you started working for your job you expected to be paid in full. However, after working for several months, you’ve started to notice your paychecks aren’t always the same and, oftentimes, you’re earning less than the people around you. If this is happening to...