Prop 22 introduces a third classification between the employee and independent contractor classifications. It maintains Uber/Lyft and other similar gig workers’ ability to have flexibility as to when they decide they want to work and not to work. This ballot measure...
Year: 2020
Explainer: Employment law class action lawsuits
The truth and power in the old saying that there is strength in numbers is especially evident in employment law class action lawsuits. Rather than facing one lawsuit at a time filed by individual employees, an employer that routinely violates California employment law...
Age discrimination more prominent among women
Having an equitable workplace is the goal of employers in California and elsewhere; however, the experience by some employees falls short of that. While state and federal laws seek to address discrimination in the workplace, ageism in the workplace in still an issue....
What is employment-at-will?
Most workers in California are considered at-will employees. This means that either an employer or an employee can terminate employment for any reason, with or without notice. It’s important for at-will employees to know that they are entitled to pay for the work they...
Truck drivers and overtime pay
Residents and businesses in California might want to know about overtime pay in the trucking industry. There are several factors involved when determining whether overtime is considered in the pay of a truck driver. With a variety of tasks that include loading and...
Can your employer make you skip breaks?
There are many blue-collar workers in California. These workers are the backbone of California industry and agriculture. Sometimes employers take advantage of their workers and it is important for employees to understand they have rights under federal and California...
When can a class action lawsuit help recover lost wages?
Class actions allow a group of people facing a similar legal problem to band together against a common defendant. Class actions can be brought under many types of law such as product liability, mortgage and lending laws or employment law. Unfortunately, people often...
‘The Ellen Show’ marred by harassment allegations
Ellen DeGeneres has built a reputation in California for her charm and friendly demeanor. However, new claims of misconduct and sexual harassment by upper-level executives who work on her talk show have put a black eye on daytime TV's "queen of nice." Many of the...
California lawmakers consider changes to workplace rules due to Covid-19
Lawmakers throughout California are starting to face a new reality when it comes to Covid-19. As workers face new challenges and risks performing their jobs, workplace laws may need to change. The question is whether those changes will be temporary or permanent....
Are you working “off the clock?”
California is one of the country's top states in terms of employee protection. The state has, on occasion, passed legislation meant to protect workers from harmful practices that many industries have adopted as standard. One of the most glaring issues that California...