Employment Law

Returning to work after the birth of a child can be challenging, and for employees who choose to breastfeed or express milk, balancing work responsibilities with meeting a child's nutritional needs can create additional stress. Fortunately, California law provides...

Employees have the right to speak out when they see illegal activities going on in a workplace. They also have the right to do certain things, such as take leave, that are allowed by law. All of those things are considered protected activities.  When an employee...

Federal age discrimination laws specifically protect workers over the age of 40 from discrimination based on their age. Unfortunately, age discrimination is a relatively common issue that holds back experienced professionals in their 40s and beyond. Age discrimination...

Speaking up at work can feel risky, especially when your job or income is on the line. Many employees worry that reporting a problem will quietly put a target on their back. No one should have to choose between doing the right thing and protecting their livelihood....

Your boss decides to institute a dress code. Maybe they give you a uniform that you have to wear every time you come into work. Maybe they just tell you a certain type of attire that is required, such as business casual. Long gone are the days when everyone would wear...

California workers enjoy robust employment protections that are denied to workers in many other states. California laws are designed to protect workers from illegal discrimination and acts that could affect their jobs. But these protections are not available to all...

Misclassifying people as independent contractors when they’re truly employees is something that employers often do. It’s sometimes in an effort to save money and other times because they don’t know the difference.  Employees in California receive a host of benefits,...

Many employers think that by using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their recruitment and hiring processes, they reduce the chances of discrimination. It makes sense that by eliminating the role of humans, at least in the early stages, they’d also eliminate human...

Office jobs may not seem dangerous, but hazards still exist. Poor lighting, blocked exits, unstable furniture and even threats of violence can create serious risks. California law requires all employers, including office-based businesses, to protect their workers...

California labor laws provide specific requirements that employers must follow for their employees. One of these is that they are required to provide meal breaks for employees so the workers have the opportunity to eat during their shift.  Employers and employees...