Pasadena Cannabis Business And Employment Law Blog

Both California and federal employment laws protect workers from misconduct by companies. For example, companies cannot retaliate against workers who report sexual harassment or racial discrimination on the job. They also can't punish those who report the business to...

In California, you can be classified as an employee or an independent contractor. It is important that the differences between these two titles are understood and that those who are actually employees are not misclassified as independent contractors. California’s...

There are changes to the state laws each year. Despite 2020 being highly unusual in many ways, there are once again new laws that go on the books in 2021 and will be enforced by 2022. Some address new issues faced by businesses, while others are more conventional in...

When a Pasadena area resident goes to work each day they don’t expect to be traumatized by their job. Unfortunately, there are jobs when a person faces unexpected trauma at work, and this can cause life-long distress. Facebook moderators claim PTSD One example of...

Living with a disability is hard enough. You shouldn’t have to face the challenges in presents in the workplace. Yet, time and again, disabled workers in California are discriminated against, either intentionally or unintentionally, which is never okay. While you...

Expecting a child can make you excited, nervous and joyful all at once. However, many people in California who are pregnant may be concerned about their employment rights. However, if your employer has five or more workers, California law protects the rights of...

One of the most important changes to hit California’s labor market is the growth of the so-called “gig economy.” The gig economy embraces many workers who prefer to remain independent and to work from home. In 2019 the California legislature passed Assembly Bill 5, a...

The #MeToo movement has been an ongoing watershed moment in the struggle against sexual harassment in the workplace – not just in California, but nationwide. As it turns out, there may be thousands and thousands of women out there who have suffered through...

Accepting a job with an employer often means accepting the practices and procedures of the entity. A California resident may have to adapt their schedule, their production, and their work habits to meet the expectations and needs of their job. However, individuals...

Minimum wage orders and ordinances can overlap in confusing and misleading ways in greater Los Angeles. The state of California imposes a minimum wage ordinance that requires employees to be paid a minimum of $12 per hour if the business has fewer than 25 workers and...