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...
Month: August 2020
Addressing denied overtime
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...
What separates an employee from an independent contractor?
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...
How do I know if my employer is retaliating against me?
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...
Do you know these common wage-theft strategies?
You enjoy your work in California, but you suspect that your employer engages in wage theft. Do you know the many ways in which companies sneakily siphon employee wages? GOBankingRates offers insights into common wage-theft methods. Determine whether you may have a...
What does California say about workplace restrooms?
Employers in California must provide employees with appropriate restroom facilities. Specifically, the Fair Employment and Housing Act requires all employees to have access to a safe bathroom regardless of gender expression or identity. Review these provisions to...
Quid pro quo sexual harassment: What you should know
As a California employee, you are entitled to work in a safe environment, free from discrimination and harassment. Under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, companies that have 15 or more employees are held to strict regulations regarding harassment and discrimination in...
What accommodations should employers make for disabled employees?
If you have a disability, your employer must follow the Americans with Disabilities Act. This means that he or she cannot treat you differently or poorly because you have a disability. In addition, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, your...
The latest changes to California’s employee classification laws
California has some of the most worker-friendly employment laws in the country. The state passed a law that completely changed independent contracting and caused a lot of issues for companies that used independent contractors. Specifically, the new law changed worker...
Am I entitled to a lunch break?
Understanding your rights as a California worker is the first step toward getting a fair wage. California has many special employment rules that do not apply to the other 49 states. One good example of this is the required meal break. According to the State of...