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...
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...
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...
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...
Preparing for your EEOC hearing
If you have filed a discrimination claim against your employer, you know the decision was not an easy one. It is natural to feel scared or intimidated if you are going up against your employer in court, alleging that you are a victim of discrimination. Once your claim...
What are some illegal reasons for termination?
In an at-will employment state, such as California, employees have the freedom to quit their jobs at any time for any reason. The other side of that is that employers in California are allowed to terminate employees at any time for any legal reason. If you have been...