Hourly employees — those who are paid an hourly wage for their services — are an important part of the American economy. According to data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 58 percent of our country’s workforce is paid on an hourly basis. There are very are important regulations, including the Fair... Read...
Imagine that you are scheduled to work a standard eight-hour shift this coming Friday — you are supposed to get the office by 9:00 AM and leave at 5:00 PM. However, when you arrive, your supervisor tells you that you are no longer needed and you are sent home without ever clocking in. For obvious... Read...
Leaving a job can be challenging — especially if you are not able to leave the position on your own terms. The period between one job and another can be financially stressful for any person. A severance package can help ease this transition. While California employers are generally not required to offer their workers severance... Read...
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provide workers with important protections against job-related age discrimination. Nonetheless, age discrimination in the workplace remains a serious problem in California. According to the most recent data from the AARP, approximately two-thirds of workers over the age... Read...
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) afford many employees in Los Angeles important protections against age discrimination in the workplace. Sadly, age discrimination still occurs far too often. Despite these protections, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reports that nearly 70 percent... Read...
California is an at-will employment state. That means that, as a general rule, employers have the right to hire and fire workers at any time and for any reason. But, there are limitations to an employer’s discretion: companies cannot discharge workers for an unlawful reason. As an example, the California Fair Housing and Employment Act... Read...
What Does “At-Will” Employment Mean in California? According to California law, “at-will” employment in the state of California defines a working relationship with an employee that can be terminated for any reason by their employer. This can happen without any type of warning from the employer in the state of California. An employee under the... Read...
If you or someone you know is the victim of sexual harassment in California, do not try to fight this battle on your own. Understanding the Sexual Harassment Statute of Limitations in California According to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), the statute of limitations for filing a claim alleging sexual harassment in... Read...
Federal and California State Laws Protect Employees from Hostile Work Environments What is an example of a hostile work environment? The answer(s): it’s not always clear. California employees who feel intimidated, scared, or distressed often need clarity about whether they are trapped in a hostile work environment. It is important to understand that many different... Read...
Despite the many laws and regulations that are in place to prevent wrongful practices in the workplace, things like discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation occur on a daily basis. Unfortunately, because these wrongs are often slight, they are hardly ever noticed by anyone but the victim, and the offender is rarely held accountable. At Workplace... Read...