You may wonder how many hours are considered part-time in California and how time clock laws affect your rights. Read on to determine whether your employer violated time clock laws in determining part-time hours in California. California employees possess a legal right to compensation in the event their employers violate time clock laws. The Fair […]
Losing a job can feel incredibly disempowering for employees. Because California is an at-will employment state, employers have great flexibility in deciding who to fire and why. In most situations, your boss can dismiss you without warning or cause—and there’s little you can do about it. However, there are some lines that employers can’t cross. Employees fired […]
Thanks to legal reforms and the MeToo movement, many employees today understand that they don’t have to suffer workplace sexual harassment in silence. However, despite increased awareness of the importance of holding perpetrators accountable, the legal process involved remains murky for many employees. This blog post will explain what happens in a workplace sexual harassment […]
You don’t have to be best friends with your coworkers to have a healthy and productive workplace. Clashes of personality and management styles can be unpleasant but normal parts of navigating the working world. However, sometimes, conflicts on the job can rise to a level beyond ordinary disagreement. When you’re facing offensive or aggressive behavior […]
Many women are entitled to take time away from work during and after pregnancy without fear of losing their job. When it comes to maternity leave, California is a leader, providing great benefits and strong protections for parents. If you believe you have been denied pregnancy or family leave, consult a California employment law attorney […]
Did you know that only five states offer bereavement leave, leaving millions of U.S. workers without access to this valuable protection? Fortunately, California has specific bereavement leave laws that provide eligible workers with time off to grieve, attend funerals, and handle other post-death matters. The loss of a loved one is a profoundly personal and emotional […]
Have you ever dreaded going to work because of a colleague or manager’s behavior? Does someone constantly demean you, sabotage your work, or create a hostile work environment? If so, you might be experiencing workplace bullying or harassment. No one deserves to feel unsafe or belittled at work. Yet bullying and harassment in the workplace […]
Employers wield considerable authority in making workplace decisions. However, this doesn't mean you should accept any unfair treatment they might impose. This also applies if your employer fires you. Even if you were terminated from an employment-at-will job, you might have the option to recover damages from your employer for wrongful termination. No matter your […]
Do you worry about taking time off work for a family emergency? California’s generous leave of absence laws can help. Whether you need to care for a sick family member, welcome a newborn, or recover from an illness, you may be entitled to protected leave without jeopardizing your job. Below, we detail California leave of […]
Many employees understand they have a legal right to minimum wage, regular meal breaks, and overtime. However, when it comes to national holidays, employees’s rights are often less straightforward. Employees frequently ask: Is asking me to work on a holiday legal? Are there any federal holiday pay laws? Are employers required to pay time and […]