What is the ABC test?
Employers should be careful about classifying their workers as independent contractors. Classifying someone as an independent contractor when the law requires a workplace to designate that person as an employee could deprive the worker of benefits that he or she...
Can you sue for overtime pay?
It is never pleasant to discover that your employer could be underpaying you. If that low payment has to do with extra hours you have worked, you may have a legal basis to claim what you deserve. These cases could be intimidating at first. However, once you know your...
What does workplace discrimination look like?
In the workplace, employers and managers cannot discriminate against protected classes. This means that they cannot use gender, religion, race, disability or age to justify poor treatment of workers. Employment related discrimination is an extremely serious matter....
What should I know about California lunch breaks?
California is somewhat unique in that it does have laws on the books related to required breaks for employees. In the majority of states as well as federally, there are no requirements for this.  However, California is different. According to the state of...
Do you have rights to work accommodations while pregnant?
Pregnancy can make performing one’s typical work duties more difficult, uncomfortable and sometimes impossible. If you are currently pregnant and are experiencing difficulties doing your job because of your pregnancy or a related condition, you may wonder if you have...
Why would an employer misclassify independent contractors?
In general, employers can classify workers in two ways: employee or independent contractor. There are perks to employers when they call workers independent contractors, which is why many employers may try to classify their workers in this way. However, laws step in to...
Addressing workplace discrimination when you are a victim
When you arrive at work each day, you should never have to worry about being mistreated. If you have been the victim of discrimination at your workplace in California, it may create feelings of anxiety, frustration and concern for you. If left unaddressed, the...
What is verbal sexual harassment?
There are many things that may contribute to an unpleasant, offensive or hostile work environment, and one of them is sexual harassment. While many news articles and pop culture references portray sexual harassment as unwanted touching or physical assault, other...
Hardships resulting from age discrimination
For many workers, discrimination is a reality and there are many ways in which employees are discriminated against. Sometimes, discrimination occurs before one starts working, such as a manager telling a qualified applicant that they will not consider their...
The emotional impact of sexual harassment
Sexual harassment creates many challenges for victims, whether they decide to step down as a result of their experiences and suffer financial consequences or they experience retaliation in the workplace after standing up for their rights. However, the emotional toll...
