Many California workers rely on their pension to provide them with financial security after they retire. A decent pension plan is an important factor in deciding whether to accept a job or not. By now, you have most likely heard stories about people who lost their...
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The basics on tipping laws in California
As a worker in the Los Angeles service industry, it is likely that you depend heavily on your tips to support you financially. You go above and beyond to provide services that will earn you a good tip. So, it can be very discouraging if your employer tries to keep...
What to expect after filing an EEOC discrimination charge
Deciding whether to file a claim against your employer is a gut-wrenching experience, especially if you rely on your paycheck to survive. However, everyone has their breaking point, and usually, after speaking with an employment law attorney, employees who reach that...
Is there a way to resolve my discrimination case easier?
Facing discrimination at work is demoralizing, unfair and frustrating. To be judged or harmed based on something you have no control is both sad and illegal. Then, even if the EEOC finds for you, you learn that you still have to go through a court or an administrative...
Distracted driving affects everyone, especially teens
Any activity – from adjusting your mirror and selecting music to texting and eating – that causes drivers to divert their full attention from the road increases the possibility of a motor vehicle crash. Victims can include not only drivers, but also people walking or...
Tips for building your wrongful termination case
If you have been terminated from your employment, you are probably worried about your future. And, depending on the circumstances of your firing, you might feel like you were cheated out of your job. If this is the case, you may want to start considering whether you...
Criminal history and employment
California joined other states in 2018 by implementing a ban the box law that prohibits employers from asking job applicants about their criminal history. This helps reduce barriers and gives a fresh start to individuals with conviction histories and allows them to...
Is an employer required to pay overtime if it was unauthorized?
Overtime pay is a fundamental part of employment law in California. Often, workers are unaware about the smaller details about overtime. They might have a basic understanding that they should be paid 1.5 times their regular wages if they work beyond 40 hours in a...
Female truckers face frequent discrimination
There are many professions in the United States in which men and women are basically treated as equals. However, there are also some industries in which men dominate and women have difficult experiences because of their gender. The trucking industry is one of those....
Were you treated unfairly at work due to your age?
Sometimes we do not need to meet specific educational requirements to advance in our careers. Our job performance over time often makes us candidates for a promotion, especially if we have worked at our job for many years. It can be frustrating, then, if you are an...