In California, people who speak out about possible wrongdoing in the workplace are accorded certain legal protections as whistleblowers. Part of that is being able to report information without fear and concern over their job status. Unfortunately, many employers and...
Employment Law
The different types of sexual harassment in the workplace
Employment law is an area of the law that can help keep workers protected in the workplace. It includes protections against Sexual harassment which is prohibited in the workplace. In order to ensure they are protected as possible, workers should be familiar with the...
Retaliation in the workplace
A paying job provides financial security for a Sacramento resident and their family. When their work is threatened, a person may worry about how they will pay their bills and put food on their family’s table. Many people will do what it takes to keep their jobs and...
Filing a wage claim with the Labor Commissioner’s Office
Now, more than ever, it is important to secure a job and good income. Because one does not know what the future holds, employees in California and elsewhere should ensure that they are being properly compensated for the work they have completed. Whether this is based...
PROP 22
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...
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...