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....
Employment Law
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...
What is reasonable accommodation under the ADA?
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...
Can pregnancy affect my rights as a worker?
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...
Passage of Prop 22 represents victory for gig economy
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...