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In California, "on-call" status means you aren’t actively working but must remain available to report for duty if your employer requests it. Whether this time qualifies as compensable work hinges on the degree of control your employer exerts over your activities...
Workplace retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an employee for engaging in a protected activity, such as reporting discrimination or unsafe working conditions. In California, employees are protected from retaliation under state and federal laws. Taking the...
Remote work has shifted the way companies handle and respond to harassment complaints. With the rise of digital communication tools, both the nature of harassment and the reporting mechanisms have changed. Increased challenges in identifying harassment In a remote...
Social media is a big part of life, but it can cause problems at work. In California, firing someone for what they post online outside of work can lead to legal issues. Knowing the laws helps both employees and employers. Employee privacy rights California values...
Hair discrimination involves unfair treatment based on hairstyle or texture. This disproportionately affects people of African descent who wear natural or protective styles. This could include braids, locks, twists and afros. In response to this problem, California...
Late last year, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 1228 which increases the state minimum wage for fast-food employees in California to $20.00 per hour beginning on April 1, 2024. In addition, the law created a “Fast Food Council” within the Department of...
Yes, under California Labor Code section 2802, if you were required to work from home and incurred necessary and reasonable expenses related to your home office, your employer may be obligated to reimburse you for those expenses. This includes costs associated with...
Employees who protest or report illegal conduct in their workplace are known as “whistleblowers.” It is the public policy of California to protect employees from being retaliated against by their employers for disclosing information that the employee has reason to...
Workplaces should be environments where employees feel respected, valued and treated fairly. In some instances, employees may find themselves facing retaliation. Sudden changes in treatment Employees filed a total of 73,485 EEOC charges in 2022, and some of these...
As we approach the new year, it is time to look at some of the new California employment laws that will go into effect in 2024. Below is a brief summary of some of those new laws: Workplace Violence Prevention By July 1, 2024, almost all California employers will be...
