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Employers in California typically have wide latitude to manage their workforces as they see fit. Nevertheless, they may not engage in workplace discrimination or harassment in violation of the law. While many employers dictate how employees must look at work,...
Sexual harassment is an issue rampant across almost every working industry in the country. Unfortunately, despite attempts at combating it, it continues to prove a source of much grief for workers. But did you know that physical sexual harassment is not the only form...
Whistleblower laws and other protections often begin once you make a formal complaint. However, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission explains that any time you engage in a protected activity, you have protection against retaliation. Understanding protected...
Federal labor laws prohibit offensive workplace conduct related to age, race, gender, disability, nationality or sexual orientation. Discrimination may show as repeated jokes, distasteful comments or lewd photographs that you find insulting. When you begin to feel...
Being the victim of sexual harassment at work can distract you from your responsibilities, compromise your reputation and threaten your career. Ignorance from your employer can exacerbate the problem and send a dangerous message that harassment is acceptable in their...
As an independent contractor in California, you do not get many of the benefits an employee enjoys. Employers provide health insurance, workers’ compensation and healthcare coverage only to employees. While many people prefer the flexibility of a contractor, if you...
Most employers in the U.S. have a legal obligation to verify the identity and work eligibility of everyone they hire. To do so, they complete and retain form I-9. This is the form your employer probably asked you to complete when you started work. Federal law also...
Regardless of the field you work in, it is pivotal to take a firm stand in the event that your employer violates your rights. In addition to discrimination, harassment and retaliation, some workers suffer as a result of wage and hour violations, including unpaid...
You enjoy your work with your California-based employer, but looking at your pay stubs, you suspect the company misclassified you. What differentiates standard employees from independent contractors? Fundera dives into the differences between the two employee...
Retaliation is when your employer reacts to you exercising your rights against discrimination in a negative manner. There are many ways your employer may retaliate. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, there are many types of retaliation. This...
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