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...
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Can you be terminated for social media activity outside of work?
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...
Understanding hair discrimination in California workplaces
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...
Minimum Wage Increase For Fast Food Workers In 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...
I Had To Work From Home During The Covid-19 Pandemic, And I Incurred Expenses For My Home Office-should My Employer Reimburse Me?
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...
CALIFORNIA WHISTLEBLOWER RETALIATION RIGHTS
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...
Signs of retaliation in the workplace
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...
NEW CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT LAWS FOR 2024
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...
NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS FOR 2024
The 2023 California Legislative session, which ended on September 14, 2023, saw a flurry of activity on labor and employment-related laws. Governor Gavin Newson signed a litany of legislative bills before the end of the recent legislative session and included amongst...
California Provides Workers With Miscarriage Leave
On October 11, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation that provides workers with up to five (5) days of leave in the event of a reproductive-related loss. Under the new law (Senate Bill 848), it is unlawful for an employer to refuse to grant an...