In California, employers are obligated to follow certain legal standards in regard to paying their employees for all work performed on behalf of the employer. Unfortunately, not all employers will follow these standards. As such, an employee may sometimes find...
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What are some examples of implied contracts?
Many workers do not have a written contract to detail the terms of their employment. However, you could have an implied contract that protects your rights at your workplace. If you feel your employer has wrongfully terminated you, you could find out if your workplace...
How can I gather evidence of sexual harassment?
If you are a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, you will want to gather evidence to prove your case. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission explains sexual harassment includes any type of actions that make you uncomfortable because they relate to...
What is Mediation???
If you have been discriminated against at work because of a protected characteristic, e.g., your sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, disability and/or perceived disability, you may have...
Does my employer have to provide me with a severance package?
A severance package is a payment that you receive when leaving a job. It may also include some additional benefits. The Department of Industrial Relations explains there is no law requiring an employer to provide a severance package. If you get an offer for one, that...
Does Contracting Covid-19 Qualify as a Disability Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act?
Under California law, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), protects disabled employees from being discriminated against in the workplace. Under the FEHA, a disability can be defined as a physical or mental impairment that limits a major life function, such as...
New Minimum Wage Ordinance for Healthcare Workers
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many cities throughout California have enacted “hazard pay” or “hero pay” ordinances across a variety of industries with the healthcare industry as a focal point. On July 7, 2022 Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed the...
New Minimum Wage Changes Starting July 1, 2022
As of January 1, 2022, the state of California’s minimum wage is $15.00 per hour for employers that have 26 or more employees and $14.00 per hour for employers that have fewer than 26 employees. In addition, California’s minimum wage is set to increase in 2023. ...
What workplace rights does a disabled worker have in California?
California law requires employers to provide disabled employees with reasonable accommodations and to protect them from discrimination. The Fair Employment and Housing Act defines a disability as any condition that limits major life activities. The law covers...
How to recognize workplace harassment
Workplace harassment affects men and women and comes in varying forms. From discrimination to unwanted sexual advances, harassment leads to a toxic work environment. Sometimes it is easy to recognize. Other times, it can be more nuanced. Regardless of form or...