Global positioning system (GPS) software and devices can help people locate missing phones or track their children on their way home from school. GPS devices can be convenient, even life-saving tools when properly used. They can also serve to infringe on personal...
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What should you know about overtime pay in California?
All employees have the right to be paid properly. In the United States, federal law covers things like minimum wage and overtime pay. Certain states, including California, have laws that provide even better protections than the federal laws. In those cases, state...
What are the 2 ways to claim sexual harassment?
As an employee, there is a chance you will experience sexual harassment at some point in your career. Many people experience it multiple times, and there does not seem to be much chance that sexual harassment is going to cease happening anytime soon. One of the best...
Ageism in California workplaces: Your rights and protections
Ageism, or discrimination because of a person’s age, can significantly impact job security and career advancement opportunities for people over the age of 40. In California, laws exist to protect workers from this kind of discrimination. Understanding these...
What is de minimis time for California workers?
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act allows an employer to throw out small amounts of time if it’s considered de minimis time. California law offers workers in this state the unique protection of requiring employers to pay for all time, even short de minimis time,...
San Diego employment law: Steps after wrongful termination
Being fired unexpectedly can feel shocking and unfair, especially if you think your termination was wrongful. You may not know your rights, worry about what to do next or fear losing your income or job. Learning California employment law and acting quickly can help...
When can an employer deny a reasonable accommodation request?
Both California and federal law require most employers to provide those with physical and/or mental disabilities “reasonable accommodation” to allow them to do the “essential functions” of their job unless it would cause “undue hardship.” The California Fair...
What if your employer defames you after you quit?
You decide to quit your job, and you have to do so rather abruptly. Your employer is unhappy about this and expresses their displeasure. They do not want to lose you as an employee, but they are also frustrated with the hassle of having to find a replacement, and it...
How religious discrimination may manifest in a workplace
Professionals working in California benefit from legal protection related to discrimination at work. Employers should not treat workers differently based on their protected characteristics. Religion is one of the protected characteristics that businesses should not...
Have you been the victim of wage theft?
It would never cross most people’s minds that their employer may be stealing from them. While they might be hypervigilant about making sure no one steals their wallet or bag when they’re walking down the street, they may just assume that their employer will pay them...
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