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Employees rarely expect to have their pay cut. If anything, an employee is hoping to receive raises and pay increases the longer they have been with the company. News of an impending pay cut can be met with concerns and questions about whether or not this is even...
Unexpected job loss can have catastrophic financial consequences. Regardless of whether a person experiences a targeted termination or ends up included in a mass layoff, they may go weeks without a paycheck. They are also at risk of losing key benefits on which they...
There are certainly tailgaters who do it on purpose, even though it is a very dangerous driving activity. A common example is road rage. Someone angry with another driver for going slower than they want or for making certain driving mistakes may intentionally...
Accent bias is a form of workplace discrimination that affects workers in many industries. In addition to harming your self-esteem, it can limit your opportunities or create unfair treatment that impacts job stability. Contrary to common belief, accent bias is...
As an employee, you might never have questioned whether your employer was paying you as they should. Even if you thought they don’t pay as much as some others, the thought that they were stealing your wages may never have crossed your mind. That, in a nutshell, is how...
Most California employers strive to pay their employees fairly and comply with state and federal labor laws. Still, wage and hour violations continue to occur across many industries. If you suspect you’re not being paid correctly, it’s essential to understand your...
Returning to work after the birth of a child can be challenging, and for employees who choose to breastfeed or express milk, balancing work responsibilities with meeting a child's nutritional needs can create additional stress. Fortunately, California law provides...
Being fired from a job can be devastating, both financially and emotionally. However, since California is an “at-will” employment state, employers can terminate a worker’s employment for almost any reason or no reason at all. But almost every rule has exceptions. Even...
Commissions are often what makes a sales position or a job as a broker profitable. In addition to a base salary, professionals may receive a percentage of their total sales, a flat fee per sale or a variable amount based on a tiered system. The harder a professional...
Employees have the right to speak out when they see illegal activities going on in a workplace. They also have the right to do certain things, such as take leave, that are allowed by law. All of those things are considered protected activities. When an employee...