In most if not all states, employers are required to cover all business expenses, and supply all capital required for their business enterprises (e.g., tools, equipment, uniforms, work site, etc.). Thus, under California law, employers are in most cases required to...
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In Litigation, What Is Discovery?
In California State court, the discovery process plays a crucial role in litigation, serving the purpose of ensuring fairness, facilitating the exchange of information, and promoting efficient case resolution. The methods of discovery and the timing associated with...
Are New Father’s Entitled To Paternity Leave?
Having a child is one of the biggest events to happen in an employee's life. Both employees and their children can benefit from time together to bond, especially in the first few months of life. However, for many employees, taking an extended period of time off is...
City Of Los Angeles Fair Workweek Ordinance
The City of Los Angeles enacted the Fair Work Week Ordinance (FWWO) which requires retail businesses with least three hundred (300) employees worldwide, including franchises, to provide certain transparency and notice standards with respect to employees’ work...
Your Wrongful Termination Checklist
Employers do not take firing employees lightly as it can impact their team's morality. Plus, they do not want to risk violating any labor laws. However, you can still experience wrongful termination. Wrongful termination is an issue. This is when an employer...
I Am Suing For Sexual Harassment—Will A Jury Consider My Claim Or Will It Go To Arbitration?
Employees often wonder if they signed an arbitration agreement with their employer and if they did, whether it is enforceable. Employment arbitration agreements provide that if a dispute arises between the employer and the employee, the parties agree that the dispute...
Same-Sex Harassment: Know Your Rights
Sexual harassment on the job by a supervisor, coworker, or even a third party such as a client or customer, is a violation of federal law and of many state and local laws. Sexual harassment can occur between members of the opposite sex, or it can occur between members...
Local Minimum Wages In California Are Set To Increase On July 1, 2023
On January 1, 2023, the state of California’s minimum wage increased to $15.50 per hour for all employers. However, a number of California cities and counties have minimum wage ordinances that require employers to pay employees working in these localities a minimum...
What Is An Actionable Hostile Work Environment In California?
An actionable hostile work environment in California refers to a situation where an employee faces severe or pervasive harassment or discrimination based on protected characteristics, making the work environment intimidating, offensive, or abusive. California law...
What Is Associational Discrimination?
Associational discrimination occurs when someone is discriminated against because of their relationship with another person. Generally, this type of discrimination occurs in one of two situations: Associational Discrimination: an employer discriminates based on the...