Nobody ever really pretended that AB 5, which changed the rules surrounding when companies could classify a worker as an “independent contractor,” was ever aimed at any business other than Uber or Lyft -- but it had serious negative consequences that were deeply felt...
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Racial discrimination when you’re not part of that race
When you think about racial discrimination in the workplace, it’s natural to assume that people of a certain race are being discriminated against based on that race. For instance, a white employer refuses to hire any African American employees. This is a clear...
Do you deserve a higher pay rate for working weekends?
You typically do not work weekends, but just work from 9 to 5, Monday through Friday. You get an hourly wage and put in exactly 40 hours every week. If your boss tells you to come in on Saturday and work a weekend shift, do you get a higher pay rate? Naturally, you...
An employment settlement may come with terms
You are ready to go to court against your employer or former employer if needed. However, you would prefer to settle the case out of court. You think it will be faster and easier, and you also feel like the company may be happy to settle just to get the whole issue...
The role of microaggressions in the workplace
Sometimes, it’s possible to experience discrimination at work because of your race, religion or other characteristic without it being obvious. While blatant discrimination does still happen, such as when a business owner fires all of the African American employees and...
California employers must investigate all sexual harassment reports
Victims of sexual harassment in California work environments often feel abandoned by the law. To them, it seems as if no piece of legislature provides them with protection from offensive and unwanted behaviors in the workplace. While this blog has already discussed...
Employees could file a lawsuit over defamation
Defamation is a serious allegation that you may be able to make if you face trouble because of the way your employer speaks about you to others. For example, if you are wrongfully discharged from your job, you may be able to make a defamation claim, since the former...
Can you breastfeed at work in California?
Some people have a problem with breastfeeding in public. However, if you have a newborn baby, you need to remember the problem is theirs, not yours. You have the backing of California law. Mothers are allowed to breastfeed anywhere in public or private in California...
Employers must make reasonable accommodation for a disability
If you have a disability, you are probably aware that an employer cannot discriminate against you on the grounds of your disability. Many people think this merely means they cannot do negative things, such as making derogatory comments. What they may not realize is...
Wrongful termination in San Diego
You go home fuming. As soon as the supervisor said they would like a word, you knew where it was leading. You did not bother to listen to the excuses they gave for terminating your employment. You knew the real reason. You get home, grab a beer, pull out your laptop...
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