The thriving California tech industry attracts people of all ages who have a background in technology. Despite the industry's progressive reputation, age discrimination remains a barrier for older workers. As technology rapidly evolves, the industry's preference for...
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Lawful vs. unlawful paycheck deductions in California
When you look at your paycheck at the end of every month, you may notice certain amounts subtracted from your gross pay. While some deductions are legal and necessary, others may be unlawful and infringe on your rights as an employee. What can your employer take?...
When do full-time employees have a right to paid time off?
In California, employers are not required by law to provide paid or unpaid vacation time. However, California law does regulate how employers who do have an established paid time off (PTO) policy fulfill their obligation to provide PTO to their employees. Full-time...
When is a worker’s termination wrongful?
Employees in California benefit from relatively robust legal protections. When compared with other states, California has relatively worker-friendly employment policies. California's lawmakers have enacted statutes that expand on federal programs and expand the...
Debunking common myths about overtime wages
Most employees are no strangers to working extra hours to get the job done. However, many employees do not fully understand their rights regarding overtime pay. Misconceptions about overtime pay can lead to lost wages and frustration. Below, we clear up four common...
Can you be fired for your social media activity?
Social media is where you can view pictures of your family, watch cute cat videos and have a political argument with a stranger in the space of five minutes. While you can find a few people with no social media presence, they are few and far between. We post so much...
Do social workers have rights and protections like other workers?
Social workers are unsung heroes that give of themselves to help others. They deserve the same rights and protections other employees enjoy, but those rights aren't always respected. If you are concerned about your rights as a social worker in California, the...
When can an employer do a credit check on an employee?
California workers enjoy some of the strongest labor laws in the nation, including rules around credit checks – and those rules are about to get even stronger. Employers in this state are not permitted to perform credit checks on employees or job applicants without a...
How a U.S. Supreme Court ruling could affect California employees
California laws are generally more “employee-friendly” than federal employment-related laws are. However, cases in which the U.S. Supreme Court makes a decision (and interpretation of the law) favorable to employees can still help Californians in their employment...
Common examples of pregnancy discrimination
Employees in California are protected from discrimination based on protected characteristics. Protected characteristics include things like race, religion, gender, age and disability. Importantly, pregnancy is also included in the list of protected characteristics....
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