Workers have specific protections against employers taking negative employment actions against them just because they file a valid complaint regarding the employer breaking laws. Employers are forbidden from retaliating against employees because of those protected...
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What is a restrictive covenant in an employment contract?
Some employers require employees to sign contracts when they begin working. Others might do this when a person is promoted. In other words, there’s nothing unusual about being asked to sign an employment contract, but you still need to be cautious -- these contracts...
Has your employer misclassified you?
If you receive a pay stub with your paycheck, then quickly browse where it contains the deductions. Do you see where any were taken out? If not, your employer could have you classified as an independent contractor. This is just one of many approaches an employer may...
Did an employer violate The Fair Chance Act?
As a California resident, you're likely aware of The Fair Chance Act. You may know it as the “Ban the Box” law. It went into effect here in California on Jan. 1, 2018. You'll see it referenced on virtually every job vacancy posting in the state. If you’ve ever been...
California’s Assembly Bill 2992 protects workers who become crime victims
California Assembly Bill (AB) 2992 went into effect on Jan. 1 of this year. This new law protects workers who become crime victims from being subjected to discrimination for taking leave to receive medical care following their incidents. The preexisting law LC 230...
Why you need to worry about that arbitration clause in your employment contract
If you are subject to an employment contract here in San Diego, then you're likely aware of how that agreement has terms and conditions. What you may not be aware of is how the agreement may contain a clause dictating that you must first pursue arbitration, not...
Sexual harassment and race at the center of California lawsuit
The news recently reported on a sexual harassment and racial discrimination case involving the California trucking company Tri-Modal. Two women filed lawsuits stating that the company had denied them promotions because of racial discrimination. One of the women went...
Pregnancy discrimination may lead to wrongful terminations
Imagine working at a job you love. You’re getting to know your coworkers and really enjoy the atmosphere. You get comfortable, so you decide that you are in a good position to start your family. After finding out that you’re pregnant, you come to work excited to tell...
Senate Bill 93 means you might get your job back
If you are one of the many Californians who lost their job during the last year, there may be some good news. The California governor recently signed Senate Bill 93. It gives formers employees priority when an employer is recruiting. Senate Bill 93 does not apply to...
How does the CROWN Act affect your right to wear your hair?
California's CROWN Act is over a year old. Yet not every employer will have got the message. There is still a chance your boss discriminates against you because of your hair. CROWN stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. The act aims to...
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