It may be easy for people in San Diego to fall into the trap of thinking that discriminatory acts only include those actions influenced by permanent biological or sociological traits (such as your race, religion or gender). Indeed, you may become the target of...
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What workplace rights do you have as a new mother?
Supreme Court decision protects LGBTQ workers from discrimination
Another form of workplace discrimination was finally clarified when the Supreme Court made a landmark decision on June 15, stating that employers who fire workers for their sexual or gender orientation are in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The case made...
What you can do to help prove wrongful termination
Losing your job can devastate you and your entire family, especially when you know you did nothing to cause your termination. Sometimes, the company you work for may have no other choice than letting some employees go due to economic hardships. Other times, you may...
How has California addressed sexual harassment in the workplace?
Despite the ever-growing awareness about sexual harassment in the workplace, the problem still exists in all U.S. states. Many workers are forced to endure these unwanted behaviors because they need their jobs. In today's world, those suffering from sexual harassment...
California wage and hour laws for travel time are complex
As in most states, California employment law covering travel time pay is quite complicated. This is necessary to ensure that no worker receives undeserved pay for travel time. At the same time, having such detailed laws ensures that workers get reimbursed for travel...
California employment disputes: Use the law to support your case
In the past, workers who felt mistreated had little recourse to better their situations. They either had to live with the mistreatment to continue getting paid or they had to risk unemployment by quitting their jobs.It is safe to say that workers in the 21st century...
Lawyer approved tips for dealing with workplace discrimination
In California and all other states, employees are protected on the federal level from discrimination in the workplace. Unfortunately, such discrimination can and does continue to occur. Most workers feel that they have no recourse but to put up with workplace...
Can you receive time off in lieu of overtime pay?
Employment law in the state of California can be quite complex, making it difficult for the average person to understand completely. Often, this can work to an employee's disadvantage. For example, an employer may use a worker's ignorance of employment law to take...
When is it legal for employers to pay less than minimum wage?
The government developed the nation's minimum wage requirements to ensure that workers receive fair pay for the work they provide. All state governments, including those in California, enforce the minimum wage by imposing penalties upon employers that fail to comply....
Don’t accept workplace sexual harassment or racial discrimination
The San Diego City Council approved a $250,000 payout to a Miramar Landfill worker on Feb. 11. Council members agreed to pay the amount to the worker after learning that she had to contend with racial discrimination and sexual harassment on the job for several years.A...
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