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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...
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...