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...
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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...
Are you facing retaliation at your workplace?
Did you know that the law protects you from retaliation by your employer for engaging in certain protected activities? It means your employer is not supposed to take any adverse actions against you for engaging in these activities. They include: Reporting illegal...
What is an at-will employee?
Most employees in the United States are at-will employees. Even so, some are unsure what this classification means or may not even know that they are counted in this group. Essentially, an at-well employee is just someone who has agreed to work for a certain business...
What rights do breastfeeding workers have?
In California, there are robust protections and accommodations for breastfeeding mothers in the workplace. These regulations create a supportive and inclusive environment to ensure that employees don’t have to choose between their job and their child's nutritional...
This sneaky trick can deprive workers of several key protections
Most employees would prefer to keep their relationships with their employers as amicable as possible. However, companies sometimes engage in conduct that can force workers to take legal action. The conduct of a company could infringe on a worker's rights. Sometimes,...
Can employers legally refuse to pay workers overtime wages?
Many workers in California know that there are numerous laws in place designed to protect their rights. California workers benefit not just from federal employment statutes but also from state laws that expand on worker protections. Overtime pay is a perfect example....
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