Expectant mothers often wonder about their rights in the workplace. California provides several legal protections to ensure pregnant employees are treated fairly and can continue working during pregnancy. Telling your employer Sharing your pregnancy news with your...
Businesses across the state depend on hourly workers to operate successfully. Hourly employment arrangements can be cost-effective, as hourly workers may not be eligible for the same complex compensation packages as those paid on a salary basis. However, there can be...
California has a thriving economy, in no small part due to the workers who use their skills and knowledge to help businesses thrive there. The state has many regulations in place that help protect individual workers and organized labor groups. California's employment...
Workers lose their jobs every day and they often only have a few options for recourse. Occasionally, a worker can reasonably assert that the company's decision to terminate them was wrongful and may have violated their rights. The law allows workers dealing with a...
Most employers in California have digital timekeeping systems and straightforward payroll practices. Workers tend to take for granted that they should receive pay in full for the time they work. However, some employees realize after reviewing their paychecks that the...
California has very strict workplace laws that are meant to provide a safe environment for the state’s workers. These are often more encompassing than federal laws. California uses federal laws as a baseline and then increases protections and expands definitions of...
Many workers who have noteworthy medical challenges are capable of performing skilled and well-paid jobs. They may simply require a support from a business to perform their jobs safely and effectively. There are federal laws that protect the rights of workers with...
Wage and hour violations are a common issue for hourly employees. Those paid on a salary basis receive the same wages consistently regardless of how much they work. However, hourly employees receive pay based on the time committed to their jobs each week. Companies...
Young adults just starting their careers don't have much life experience or work experience. The pay that they command usually reflects their entry-level skills. When people have decades of employment experience on record, they can potentially command far better...
California boasts extensive legal provisions against disability discrimination, emphasizing fair treatment in the workplace. Employers are broadly mandated to accommodate employees with disabilities, fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. But despite these...