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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...
Distracted driving causes drivers to make unnecessary mistakes. It can also impact their reaction times so that they do not respond appropriately to changing traffic conditions. That is why it is so important to avoid distractions behind the wheel. Unfortunately, some...
Federal age discrimination laws specifically protect workers over the age of 40 from discrimination based on their age. Unfortunately, age discrimination is a relatively common issue that holds back experienced professionals in their 40s and beyond. Age discrimination...
Slip-and-falls can happen with no warning in just about any publicly accessible space. People taking their pets to veterinarians or shopping for hobby supplies can end up hurt when they slip or trip due to unsafe property conditions and fall abruptly. Slip-and-fall...
California has some of the strongest employee protection statutes in the nation. Workers in California have expanded overtime rights and numerous other valuable employment protections not available in most other states. However, California also has an at-will...
Employees in California have some of the most robust rights in the country. One of those is the right to accumulate paid sick leave. Employers must allow all employees to use at least 40 hours, or five days, of sick leave per year. This paid sick leave can be...
Speaking up at work can feel risky, especially when your job or income is on the line. Many employees worry that reporting a problem will quietly put a target on their back. No one should have to choose between doing the right thing and protecting their livelihood....
Employees have the right to expect that their employers will remain in compliance with all applicable laws. Unfortunately, there are times when employers don’t do that. At that point, whistleblowers may play a critical role in holding those employers accountable, so...