An image of a factory worker working earnestly to earn their monthly wage is a familiar sight. It is a way of life for many. People work diligently to receive compensation. Unfortunately, beneath this pursuit is a disconnecting truth: pay discrimination. While...
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Addressing religious discrimination in the workplace
Everyone deserves to work in a respectful, fair and non-discriminatory workplace. Unfortunately, there are employees who face discrimination based on race. There are options to address it. Workplace discrimination Religious discrimination in the workplace is against...
Addressing worker misclassification
Workers may not be aware that there are employment classifications. These are different categories of workers based on their employment status. These classifications can affect how a worker is paid and their rights in the workplace. Employment types There are two main...
How do I report violations of the new pay transparency law?
If you are a job seeker or an employee in California, you may have heard about the new pay transparency law that took effect on January 1, 2023. Indeed, we recently posted on the topic. This law requires employers with 15 or more employees to disclose the pay range...
What is California’s new pay transparency law?
Workers should not be surprised about their pay when they accept a job, but misleading solicitations have long misled job applicants. To prevent this and to bolster its wage and hour laws, California enacted a pay transparency law that took effect on Jan. 1, 2023. A...
Watch out for the dangers of drowsy driving
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...
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...