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...
Year: 2024
Missing Wages in California: How to Recover What You’re Owed
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...
Discrimination and harassment laws are strict in California
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...
When is it legal for a company to deny a worker accommodations?
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...
This common payroll practice could be a wage violation in California
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...
How age discrimination can hurt people during their prime earning years
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...