If you work at one of the big tech or social media companies such as Google, Facebook, Pinterest and Amazon, you probably signed a nondisclosure agreement. You may have signed a non-disparagement one too. The "Silenced No More Act" targets these documents as...
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Can your employer demand that you be available on weekends?
Constant communication is a great thing when it is with your family or other people who bring you happiness and support. When it comes to your job, however, digital technology can put you in an unfair position. If your employer gives you a company cellphone or control...
3 common forms of disability discrimination to watch for
Both federal and California state laws protect workers in need of disability accommodations. Employers cannot discriminate against existing workers or candidates capable of performing the functions of a job with reasonable accommodations. Unfortunately, while...
Is your employee handbook a contract?
You know that California is an “at-will” state when it comes to employment. That generally means that your employer can fire you for any reason they want as long as that reason isn’t against the law or public policy. There are exceptions to that rule, however. One of...
Sex, lies and school boards: How rumors led to a wrongful termination claim
Most women know that it’s hard to break through that “glass ceiling” in many occupations, so it’s incredibly stressful -- and damaging -- to have someone insinuate that a woman got to a position she earned only by trading sexual favors with a man in power. Now,...
California whistleblower protection laws help workers
Whether you work in the public or private sector, your employer has a lot of power over your life. They determine when you work and how much money you make. Staying in the good graces of the company and your manager is important for your job security. However, when...
How that rumor about your sex life can constitute harassment
It probably started small enough. You stepped in to the bathroom, only to have everyone else suddenly fall silent when they saw you. Obviously, you were the topic of conversation before you entered the room. Soon enough, people start leaving abusive sticky notes on...
These are 3 major employment law changes for 2021
Each year, laws change. Sometimes, multiple changes will happen throughout the year. In 2021, there are some new labor laws in California that you should be aware of. Though many of these laws directly impact employers, you should be aware of them as an employee as...
Facing disciplinary action? You can have legal representation
If you are facing discipline at work as a federal, state or government employee, then you may be aware that there are specific, formal procedures that should be followed. These procedures are in place to help protect you and make sure that you receive fair treatment....
Pinterest settles gender discrimination suit by former executive for $22.5 million
You might think that women in the upper echelon of their company’s structure would generally be safe from gender bias and discrimination -- but that’s not always true. Take, for example, the recent settlement by Pinterest to the tune of $22.5 million for...
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