Suffering discrimination or harassment can be upsetting and distressing as an employee. You might be wondering how someone thinks they can get away with such behavior in this day and age. If this is your situation, it’s important to know that California law gives you...
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Is it just a joke, or is it harassment?
Despite California being home to a diverse population, stereotypes still abound and often surface in people’s conversations, including those that occur in the workplace. Often, they will refer to a stereotype in a lighthearted manner, perhaps giving a little laugh or...
4 signs your employer is quiet firing you
Workplace dynamics can shift in subtle ways that leave employees feeling confused and undervalued. When management creates conditions that make your job increasingly difficult or unpleasant, you might be experiencing what employment law recognizes as a deliberate...
Are wage cuts legal?
You took this job because it offered a decent rate of pay. You might even have given up an old job you liked more, or moved across town just to get this opportunity. Now your employer is telling you that they cannot afford to pay you at the same rate anymore. Is...
How to tell if you’ve been misclassified at work
If you’ve ever wondered why you don’t get overtime pay, why you don’t have mandatory meal or rest breaks or why you’re covering your own expenses without reimbursement, the problem might be that you’ve been misclassified as an independent contractor rather than as an...
What if a previous employer defames you?
Employment relationships don’t always end well. For instance, perhaps you left without providing two weeks' notice. Legally, you haven’t done anything wrong, as two weeks’ notice is not required. However, you may be less likely to get a glowing recommendation from...
3 important California employment law updates in 2025
California workers gained stronger legal protections in 2025. Several new employment laws took effect at the start of the year, aimed at making workplaces fairer and more inclusive. Below are three interesting developments that mean increased legal protections for...
Red flags in the hiring process that may constitute discrimination
Discrimination in the workplace can happen during hiring. Cases of qualified job applicants being denied employment because of their identity attributes are not uncommon. Thus, you need to know how to tell when you are being discriminated against by an employer. Here...
What percentage of workplace sexual harassment is reported?
Most people would agree that sexual harassment has been a problem in workplaces across the state and the country as a whole for a long time. Most will also have noticed more airtime being given to the matter in the past few years than previously. The #MeToo movement...
What should employees know about retaliation?
Employers have the right to work without having to worry about being retaliated against if they make complaints or reports about illegal activities or if they opt to participate in investigations against the company. Taking lawful leave, such as Family and Medical Act...
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