The CROWN Act is officially known as the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act. California was the first state to pass such a law, back in 2019. Some other states have followed in their footsteps, but some have not done so yet. The act has to do...
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Why do companies claim to be equal opportunities employers?
When an employer puts up a job posting or runs an employment advertisement on television, they may state that they are an “equal opportunity employer.” They encourage anyone to apply for the advertised position, and they want potential applicants to know that everyone...
Is 2 weeks’ notice mandatory?
Say that you decide to quit your job, and you inform your employer. Oddly, they tell you that you can’t quit yet. They say the company has a policy that requires you to give two weeks’ notice if you are going to quit. They will not accept your immediate resignation....
Can your employer reduce your hourly rate?
When your boss comes to you and tells you that they have some unfortunate news, your first thought is that they’re letting you go. You know that the company has been struggling. But your boss tells you that they just need to cut costs. In order to do it, while you...
Do not quit your job over workplace discrimination
While experiencing workplace discrimination can be stressful and demoralizing, quitting your job should not be your first response. It could limit your options for getting justice and holding your employer accountable. First, quitting your job will lock you out of the...
California has unique rules for off-the-clock work
There's a degree of tension in any relationship between an employee and a company that has hired them. Workers want the best benefits and pay possible in return for their labor, while companies typically hope to keep operating costs as low as possible. Organizations...
Examples of discrimination based on country of origin
The United States, and California in particular, are cultural melting pots. This is something that the state of California takes pride in and the diversity of companies is largely to their benefit. Unfortunately, discrimination in the workplace does still occur,...
Is a “joke” a form of harassment or discrimination?
You’ve been working hard in your career for years, and you finally get the promotion that you’ve been seeking. You’re now going to be in a management position at the company that you work for, and you’re very excited about it. But on the first day that you go in for...
3 types of employment contract breach
When getting hired for a job, you enter into an agreement with your employer, typically outlined in an employment contract. This contract establishes the terms and conditions of your employment, including your rights, responsibilities and obligations. However,...
What can a former employer tell other people about you?
You and your former employer may not have seen eye-to-eye on everything, but you thought that you parted on cordial terms. Now, recent events have you worried that you may be the victim of “blacklisting.” In many tight-knit industries, reputation is everything. A...
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