Losing a job is stressful, especially if the termination feels unfair. Not only does it mean losing income, but it also can mean losing valuable and necessary employment-related benefits. This takes a tremendous toll on any worker, so it is crucial to call out unfair...
The paycheck you receive should reflect your skills, experience and contribution to your company—not your gender. Still, many California employees discover significant pay gaps between themselves and opposite-gender colleagues. Recognizing when these disparities cross...
Some workplaces now use software instead of supervisors to rate performance and manage discipline. If a program’s score may have led to your job loss, the experience can feel sudden, impersonal and confusing. This guide explains what AI scoring may involve, what risks...
When an employee reports misconduct or illegal activities, retaliation can follow. Retaliation can take many forms, such as sudden changes in job duties, unjust disciplinary actions, or hostile behavior from coworkers or supervisors. Employees facing retaliation...
Working several days in a row can drain your energy—and increase your paycheck. California law gives you the right to double-time pay under specific conditions. When you understand how these rules apply to your schedule, you can spot unpaid wages before they slip...
Finding out that you were fired just for being gay can be shocking in this day and age. Unfortunately, it still happens. If you're in this situation or worried it could happen to you, it's important to know your rights. In California and across the U.S., firing you...
Getting fired because you're pregnant isn't just wrong — it's against the law. If this happened to you in Pasadena, California, you’ll be glad to know that the state has strong labor laws designed to protect you Here's what you need to know and do next. Your rights...
Worker misclassification is a serious issue in California, perhaps partially because the state’s laws are famous for providing particularly strong protections for employees. When a worker is wrongly classified as an independent contractor instead of an employee, they...
People who work in California have a greater chance of having one or more protected characteristics than those in other states. In addition to federally protected characteristics like age, race, religion, gender and disability, California law specifies that it’s...
Businesses operating in California have to comply with federal and state wage laws. They have to pay at least minimum wage for all time worked. They must also provide appropriate overtime wages when necessary. Many wage and hour lawsuits begin with claims of unpaid...