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...
Many workers are considered to be at-will employees. This term basically means that a business relationship between an employer and employee only exists because of the will of both parties to continue that relationship. At any time that a person wants to quit or an...
Every state has the theoretical authority to pass laws that are stronger than federal regulations, so long as state rules meet minimum federal requirements. When it comes to employment regulations, some states have a reputation for being very business-friendly, while...
Some people have had medical limitations their entire lives because of birth injuries or genetic conditions. Others develop medical issues that manifest later in life or that result from traumatic injuries or other factors beyond their control. Regardless of when...