Advocating For The Rights Of Southern California Employees Since 2007
Nurses and health care workers have notoriously busy shifts, especially in a hospital setting. However, if you work as a nurse, the law entitles you to certain break and rest periods. Learn more about the California break and rest laws for health care workers to...
In a recent decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers from sex discrimination in employment. At the time of the ruling, California already offered similar protections to members of the...
A recent job injury left you unable to work for a few weeks or months. While your employer has workers' compensation, you either lost your job during recovery or soon after returning to work. Is either practice considered wrongful termination? Chron has answers that...
California workers have the right to work without fear of discrimination. This goes for pregnant women as well. Unfortunately, discrimination against pregnant women can take surprising forms. In some cases, it is hard to tell you are facing discrimination. It is...
Employers are responsible for creating a safe work environment and protecting employees free from discrimination and harassment. TIME reports that despite this ethical requirement, many workplaces in the United States have claims of misconduct filed against them. ...
Employees who have lost their jobs unexpectedly may file a legal action against a former employer over a wrongful termination. Although a firing may seem like a "wrongful" act to a terminated employee, many individuals could have a misconception regarding how the...
When you experience sexual harassment at work it may do more than impact your productivity. It may also lead to emotional or mental health issues. If you speak out about it, it may even result in retaliation or termination. According to the Mercury News, a large...
Oftentimes the question of term of employment is open-ended due to many such agreements not being contractual. However, there are still scenarios (and certain positions) where it is advantageous for all parties involved to detail an employment agreement in a written...
California law has some of the most comprehensive protections for employees in the entire US. There are many aspects of California employment law that deviate from federal law, and if you are working in the state of California it is paramount that you understand these...
At some point when a workplace hires you, you might receive a small booklet known as an employee handbook. This piece of literature is something you want to pay close attention to, not only because it lays out important policies you need to know for your job, but it...
