Workers who see illegal things going on in a workplace might worry about speaking up. Whether they are victims of sexual harassment, experience discrimination from their co-workers or witness an employer or manager skirting around established policies and laws,...
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Should you be classified as a full-time employee?
Full-time employees can be a significant expense for an employer. Wages, overtime pay, taxes, and providing benefits can all cut into an employer’s bottom line. Independent contractors, on the other hand, generally do not receive benefits. Independent contractors are...
Racial discrimination lawsuit settled in California
Workers who are being discriminated against racially may think that they don’t have any recourse. A recent development at Brookdale Senior Living’s Auburn facility shows that standing up for yourself when you’re the victim of discrimination might be challenging but it...
Breastfeeding mothers have specific employment rights
A woman who decides to breastfeed her baby shouldn’t have to face discrimination because of her choice. Lactation is a naturally occurring event that a woman can’t stop just because she’s at work. Because she needs to provide nutritional breastmilk for her baby, she...
The benefits of parental leave, when both parents take leave
California has one of the most progressive paid leave protections for new parents, thanks to the 2004 Paid Family Leave act. We are one of the few states in the U.S. that guarantees that workers taking time off to care for their newborn receive at least a portion of...
Employees may be able to report sexual harassment with an app
Even in 2020, California workers still do not feel comfortable reporting inappropriate behavior in their workplaces. In fact, one study shows that no more than 6% of those suffering from sexual harassment formally report it. To make matters worse, fewer than 1% file...
Former WNBA general manager claims wrongful termination
Many of California's middle managers serve as liaisons between company executives and employees as part of their duties. They are often responsible for taking complaints of wrongdoing to the appropriate people within an organization for investigation and resolution,...
Clerk says she was fired for complaining about sexual harassment
It does not matter what industry Long Beach residents work in, the chance of a work environment turning hostile always exists. All workers can do is hope that their supervisors and managers do not condone discrimination or harassment of any kind. When companies fail...
Rest breaks can spark wage and hour disputes
Hardworking California residents often treasure those times when they can take a break. Even their days off are usually filled with household and family obligations that take up their time. So when employers fail to provide the paid rest breaks required by law,...
The LGBTQ community contines to fight workplace discrimination
California offers individuals numerous protections in their chosen profession. However, that does not mean that they stop experiencing workplace discrimination. For instance, the LGBTQ community continues to battle it all over the country, even where laws protect...
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