We are all familiar with the dangers of distracted driving and drunk driving, but drowsy driving is also a major problem on California’s busy roads and highways. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, drivers who are most at risk for drowsy driving...
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What can I do if my employer paid me less than I’m owed?
What happens if your employer did not pay you for all the hours you clocked in? Or what if they paid you less than your agreed-upon salary? Maybe they took away the tips you earned or paid you less than minimum wage with no tip credit. In any of these situations, your...
New bill may increase sick days for California employees
Sick days are extremely valuable to California employees, especially those working in jobs that require in-person physical presence. Sometimes, a sickness can cause you to be out of work for a few days or more while you recover. However, while your employer may offer...
California expands time to bring employment discrimination actions
Working professionals experience employment law issues routinely, but they deserve to have their voice heard. California is considered an employee-friendly state, but its legal processes can seem intricate and overwhelming to people unfamiliar with the legal...
Los Angeles employers must give work schedule estimates
Retail employees often face unpredictability in their work schedules which costs them time and money. Effective April 1, Los Angeles will join other jurisdictions by enforcing local wage and hour laws requiring good-faith estimates of work schedules. Ordinance The...
Wrongful termination lawsuit reveals dirt on police department
Whistleblower protection laws are important for protecting workers, and they can be a crucial part in helping to keep the public informed about what is going on at public agencies. A recent wrongful termination lawsuit by a former member of a California police...
Fatal collisions involving rideshare drivers on the rise
Rideshare companies such as Lyft and Uber have become household names. Ridesharing has brought great benefits to drivers and customers alike. Drivers earn a little extra side-cash, and customers get transportation through the convenience of an app. Some go as far as...
Are use-it-or-lose-it vacation policies legal in California?
You have been a dutiful and hardworking employee who has been saving up vacation time for a big trip or perhaps just as security should the unexpected need to leave work arise. It is nearing the end of the year and now your employer is telling you that if you do not...
What costs can an employer deduct from my paycheck?
You expect to be paid for your hard work. While you understand that employers must withhold taxes, imagine receiving your paycheck and discovering that your employer took money out of your check to cover the cost of a uniform or other business expense. If confronted...
Part 1: Discrimination waivers and severance packages
The economy of the United States, much like the rest of the world, is cyclical with boom and bust periods. Unfortunately, it appears that we are now entering a bust period as rolling layoffs have begun. This has moved severance packages and agreements back into the...