The San Diego City Council approved a $250,000 payout to a Miramar Landfill worker on Feb. 11. Council members agreed to pay the amount to the worker after learning that she had to contend with racial discrimination and sexual harassment on the job for several years.A...
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What is workplace whistleblowing?
Whistleblowing in the workplace means that an employee reports something that is not right on the job. The employee may report the issue to a supervisor or human resources.Shortly after reporting something that is wrong, the employee is demoted, terminated or given...
What is minimum wage in California in 2020?
Minimum wage in California in 2020 is $12 an hour if a business has up to 25 employees. This new wage took effect January 1, 2020. Businesses with over 25 employees must pay workers $13 an hour.In California, some counties such as Los Angeles County, and some cities...
3 facts about overtime pay for hourly workers in California
Many hourly employees in California are not aware of their rights. Here are some basic questions and answers. Q. When does my employer have to pay me overtime? A. Most hourly employees who work more than 40 hours in a week or more than 8 hours in a day...
More about exemptions from mandatory overtime requirements
Many employees in the San Diego area are affected by the mandatory overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. In our last post, we discussed exemptions from these requirements that apply to executive and managerial personnel. This post will continue the...
Understanding executive and administrative exemptions from FLSA
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act provides many protections for workers in San Diego. Understanding these protections can be an important way of ensuring fair and lawful treatment by employers. One of the most significant protections in the statute are the minimum...
Age discrimination case raises important issue for older workers
A San Diego-based health care technology firm, CareFusion, has been sued in an important age discrimination case. While the plaintiff lives in Illinois, the outcome will affect age-discrimination cases all over the country, including California.The plaintiff is a...
At-will employees and wrongful termination
Most employees in San Diego understand that they are hired on an "at-will" basis, that is, either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time without cause. This rule, however, has a several important exceptions that limit the employer's right to...
Two San Diego massage parlors cited for wage & hour violations
Most employers in San Diego understand that they must pay employees in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, a federal statute that requires employers to pay overtime for work in excess of 40 hours per week. Unfortunately, many employers attempt to circumvent...
Sex discrimination case against Salk Institute heading for trial
Most employers facing claims of sex discrimination will try to seek "summary judgment," determining that they are entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Summary judgment is a judicial proceeding in which the moving party must demonstrate that no material facts are...
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