You probably know that you have rights as a worker in California, but do you know exactly what those rights are? It’s in your best interests to understand the rules and regulations that apply to you, so you can make the best decisions regarding your employment and...
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What are workers’ rights in California?
On Behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | May 20, 2022 | Employment Law
Workplace retaliation takes many forms
On Behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | Apr 20, 2022 | Employee Rights
Employees have the right to report discrimination, harassment, fraud and other illegal acts without the fear of receiving adverse treatment from their employers. Federal and California laws prohibit employers from retaliating against employees for revealing injustice...
Why don’t people report workplace discrimination?
On Behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | Feb 12, 2022 | Discrimination
Employees certainly know that they shouldn't be discriminated against in the workplace. There are numerous protected classes, such as race, sex, religion and disability – just to name a few. No one should have to face discrimination for a class that they are a part...
Electronic time clocks may pose some wage problems
On Behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | Feb 12, 2022 | Wage & Hour Laws
In the past, time clocks were manual devices. You inserted your card, the clock punched your card at that specific time, and you did the same thing on the way out. Since the device was placed near the door, this gave a precise indication of when you arrived at work...
What if you face discrimination after joining a new religion?
On Behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | Feb 1, 2022 | Workplace Discrimination
Your employer didn't directly ask you about your religion when you took your job, but you could tell that they certainly had a type. You felt like everyone who had been hired all belonged to the same religion, and that held true even if they didn't overtly tell you...
Do you have to give 2 weeks’ notice to quit a job?
On Behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | Jan 31, 2022 | Employee Rights
You know you want to quit your job. You go to your boss and you tell them that you're done. You don't want to work at the company anymore. You try to be kind about it, but you just explain that you're moving on to something else. Maybe that's a new job, going back to...
Jokes aren’t funny when they’re sexually harassing
On Behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | Jan 18, 2022 | Sexual Harassment
When someone sexually harasses another worker and is accused of doing so, perhaps to HR or perhaps right in the offensive moment, one of the most common excuses they make is to say that it was "just a joke." People often use this as a tactic to deflect responsibility...
Does California allow non-compete agreements?
On Behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | Jan 17, 2022 | Employment Contracts
Most states allow employers to ask their employees to sign non-compete agreements. In some states, employers are even allowed to fire employees who refuse to sign. This means that many employees feel they have no choice but to sign the paperwork, even when it...
What does it mean when you sign a nondisclosure agreement?
On Behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | Jan 4, 2022 | Employment Contracts
A nondisclosure agreement is an important part of many business contracts. It prevents employees from being able to discuss specific things that they learn during their course of employment. If you break the terms of the nondisclosure agreement, legal consequences can...
The distinction between employee and independent contractor
On Behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | Jan 4, 2022 | Employment Law
Businesses sometimes hire independent contractors to take care of job duties that their employees can’t handle. There are times when the line between an independent contractor and an employee becomes very blurry. Workers who aren’t classified properly are likely...
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