If you get pregnant, you may be wondering what your rights are. Fortunately, you do have excellent rights thanks to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Since this act was enacted, it has been a law that employers may not discriminate against workers due to pregnancy,...
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3 ways your employer could unfairly deny you overtime pay
Federal law and California state laws support the right of workers to receive overtime compensation. Federal law requires that companies pay workers at least 150% of their average hourly wage if they work more than 40 hours in a given workweek. California expands on...
Have you been placed on a Performance Improvement Plan?
A Performance Improvement Plan is a formal document that tells you what kinds of deficiencies you have as an employee. This plan also includes steps for you to take to turn those performance issues around, so that you may keep your position at the company without...
What is an independent contractor vs an employee in California?
As a worker, it’s important for you to be classified correctly. You want to make sure that you are either an employee or independent contractor. What’s the difference? At the core, an independent contractor is contracted in to perform a job according to set terms....
Can you be fired for reporting sexual harassment?
One of the main reasons that employees note for failing to report sexual harassment is that they were afraid they would lose their jobs. They wanted the harassment to stop, of course, but they were not willing to risk a paycheck or a career. For instance, say that...
Understanding whether you are a victim of wrongful termination
Being terminated from your job unexpectedly is a terrible thing to go through. Not only will you be feeling shocked and upset that this happened so suddenly, but you'll also likely be wondering why exactly you were fired. If you are employed at-will, your employer...
How some companies punish those who speak up for themselves
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...
Misclassified? Your employer should correct your title and benefits
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...
Four key employment law changes for 2021
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...
PTSD can happen in the workplace
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...