California is known for being an employee-friendly state. The laws in effect protect employees in a host of ways. For most workers in this state, meal periods are an important part of the workday. Employers sometimes try to skirt the law, but employees who know their...
Have you been victimized by sexual harassment in your workplace? You’re not alone. Employees in California are experiencing sexual harassment every day. Results from a recent study show that Californians are experiencing sexual harassment and assault more than the...
You went out with a few of your co-workers at the end of the day for a drink. One of them started aggressively hitting on you and wouldn’t leave you alone, so you were forced to leave. Maybe you went to your boss’s wedding, and a co-worker greeted you with an...
A paycheck is one of the main reasons most people report to work every day. In fact, most people rely on their wages to put a roof over their heads and bread on their tables. As such, it makes perfect sense that you earn fair pay for your labor. However, it is not...
Most fast food workers are employed by franchisees – not by the corporations that we all know by name and sometimes just by their logo. That means when they have a wage dispute or other employment issue, they (or the state) must take it up with the owner of the local...
As with most forms of discrimination, it can happen to people from all backgrounds. However, women often face the brunt of sexism in the workplace. Sexism at work can be subtle or more brazen. Whichever form it takes, it is completely unacceptable. Outlined below are...
There are many ways an employee can be discriminated against at work. If you are over the age of 40 and your employer is treating you less favorably or is taking adverse action against you based on your age, then you might be a victim of age discrimination. If so, you...
Technology has made working life much easier for many people. However, it is important not to forget about some of the drawbacks. Technology has also given rise to new forms of harassment, and they can be work-related. All workers in California have a legal right to...
There are two main ways of dealing with problems such as workplace harassment and discrimination. The first and best is for the employer to investigate and take action to ensure it never happens again. The second is for the employer to brush it under the carpet and...
In the 21st century, more dads want to take some time off when a new child joins the family. In past eras, maternity leave was typically only available to mothers, and most workplaces did not offer paid leave. Contemporary times call for modern solutions. Mothers of...