California is a very employee-friendly state, meaning there are several laws that protect employees and prospective employees from things like harassment and discrimination. In addition to these common issues, there are several bases on which employees can file...
Year: 2020
The rights of those who speak out at work
In recent times, workers from many different industries have described their own experiences with racism on the job. While individuals in California and elsewhere may feel compelled to share their stories, some may feel as if doing so could put their jobs in jeopardy....
Understanding hazard pay in California wage and hour claims
Wage and hour claims can be lodged for many reasons in California. Often, it is related to overtime, tips or failure to follow the law for hourly wages. However, there are other wages employees may be entitled to. One is hazard pay. Workers who do jobs that place them...
Fairness For All
The Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC issues this statement in light of the recent events affecting our country and this State. We believe and affirm that any discrimination based on color, gender, or sexual orientation, is wrong. Our mission is to enforce the laws of this...
Break requirements for nonexempt employees
Compared to the rest of the U.S., California has some very employee-friendly laws. Unfortunately, a lot of workers do not know their rights, including those that cover meal and rest breaks. Most blue-collar workers are nonexempt employees, meaning that they can get...
Older workers may be better suited for telework
Many California residents have recently had to switch to working from home. Experts are speculating that the remote environment may actually be better suited for older workers who have previously been subject to age discrimination in the workplace. Some are suggesting...
Employment Law – Equal Pay for Women
In California and across the US, gender discrimination in the workplace is a reality. Recently, three female employees of Oracle Corporation won the right to represent thousands of other female workers at the company in a gender-discrimination lawsuit related to pay....
Tips to help older workers stay professionally relevant
Some people in California might find themselves facing age discrimination in the workplace if they are 40 or older. While employers are not supposed to engage in age discrimination, there may be subtle, unconscious bias that can affect an older person's success in the...
Age discrimination cases require other employment law violations
Employment law violations such as sexual harassment and race discrimination have come to the forefront in California. However, other types of violations including age discrimination still occur. Those who have had their careers damaged or lost their jobs entirely...
Meal and rest break requirements for California employers
California offers employees some of the best worker protections in the country. Unfortunately, many employers are not familiar with all of their legal obligations, particularly when it comes to wage and hour law. For instance, though most people know that employees in...