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...
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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...
Was I misclassified by my employer?
Generally, employers in California will classify all workers as either employees or independent contractors. To determine whether someone is an employee, the employer should consider the following factors: Whether the employer has the right to control what worker does...