Can an employer limit employees to only use English? According to California law, it can be unlawful for an employer to limit or prohibit the use of any language unless justified by a business necessity. Here is what you should know: Language discrimination...
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New state laws help protect marijuana users’ employment rights
Even in California, where people have legally used marijuana for recreational purposes since 2016 (and for medical purposes long before that), other laws and regulations are still catching up with the reality of people’s lives. Fortunately, California took a big step...
4 examples of disability discrimination at work
A disability can drastically narrow down a person’s job opportunities. Americans with disabilities have protective rights that can help ensure secure employment. Unfortunately, many people with disabilities face workplace discrimination. Here is how that happens: ...
Can your boss reduce your pay rate?
Naturally, one of the first things that people ask when they take a job is how much it’s going to pay. They are exchanging their time for money and they want to ensure that they’ll be getting enough money to make it worth doing. Employees have budgets and are trying...
Are you a victim of wage theft?
As an employee, you probably know California boasts strong worker protections, yet wage theft remains a reality for many. Even after addressing the issue with their employer, some people may find the unlawful practice continues. Employer wage theft can certainly...
What are the rules around time off in lieu?
Sometimes, an employer might ask you to stay later or come in on your day off. It’s understandable, as situations can occur that mean a company needs more help than usual. For instance, if you work for a catering company, and they have a big event to cater for...
Was your nose broken in a crash?
There are numerous injuries that can occur during a road traffic collision. In some cases, the face (especially the nose) takes the brunt of the force of the impact. Not only is a fractured nose severely painful, but it can lead to further complications. Outlined...
Reasons to counter your employer’s termination justification
Getting terminated from employment is an unfortunate thing, which may mean losing a source of income and potentially facing challenges in finding a new job. If you believe that your termination was unjustified, you may want to counter your employer's justification....
3 signs that an employer is trying to “quiet fire” you
Many people have talked about “quiet quitting” their jobs. This is the act of doing the bare minimum needed to ensure their employer does not fire them. Some employers have taken this term and twisted it into “quiet firing,” which is the act of making a job unsuitable...
What is a microaggression?
In the workplace, employees sometimes suffer from microaggressions. These are small statements, comments or gestures that have an impact on how that employee experiences the workplace. For instance, someone who experiences continual microaggressions may say that they...