Employees in California have numerous legal protections. Not only do they benefit from federal laws, but there are numerous state laws that expand nationwide protections. Workers in any state could potentially ask for a leave of absence under the Family and Medical...
Trusted Legal Advocacy
Year: 2021
Progressive discipline helps companies hide wrongful terminations
Companies should not fire their workers for reasons that violate an employee's rights. Workers should not face termination for reporting misconduct, acting as a whistleblower, fighting back against discrimination or asking for medical accommodations. Unfortunately,...
You have legal protections as a pregnant California worker
Many pregnant workers in the Huntington Beach region worry about how pregnancy may affect their jobs. For example, if the pregnancy requires bed rest or similar work restrictions, the pregnant employee may fear termination. Fortunately, the law protects pregnant...
Do hourly employees have to be paid for time at holiday events?
This time of year, workplaces of all kinds are preparing for holiday festivities – from potlucks to Secret Santa gift exchanges to parties. When it comes to their hourly employees, however, some employers don’t extend this holiday spirit to paying them as required for...
California bans most non-disclosures: “Silenced No More Act”
California already banned non-disclosure clauses in private settlement agreements surrounding claims of sexual discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace and certain other situations. A new law (S.B. 331), dubbed the “Silenced No More Act,”...
Reports of sexual harassment underrepresent the problem
It’s clear that sexual harassment happens in the workplace, and it’s a serious issue. In recent years, a lot more of these cases and allegations have made the news, and that’s brought some light to just how often it happens. One important thing to note, though, is...
Do you have a right to overtime if you receive a salary?
Worker compensation usually comes in one of two forms. Salaried workers receive the same pay every week that adds up to an annual salary regardless of how many hours they work in a specific pay period. Hourly workers may receive vastly different paychecks every time...
Can you lose your job for participating in a protest?
In recent years, Americans of all ages have felt compelled to take to the streets and participate in protests, marches and rallies in support of or in opposition to a cause or politician. Many of these events are largely peaceful. Some, unfortunately, turn extremely...
Did your employer violate The Fair Chance Act?
The Fair Chance Act first started being enforced here in California on Jan. 1, 2018. It's a law that aims to give job applicants an equal playing field for acquiring a job, regardless of their criminal status. This law is advertised on almost every job vacancy you...
Can your employer restrict your hairstyles?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has grooming standards that are agreed upon that determine what an employer can or cannot require in the workplace in terms of hairstyles and grooming. Most of the time, grooming codes are acceptable, but they do have to be...