Many people working in California have demanding jobs, and the term “hostile work environment” is commonly misunderstood. A hostile work environment manifests when discrimination prevents employees from performing their job duties. Hostile work environment claims most often pertain to sexual harassment in the workplace, but any harassment or discrimination can cause a hostile work environment…. Read More
Discrimination in the workplace is an unfortunate reality that many people working in California experience every day. However, discrimination is not always overt. Many employees endure protracted abuse from their coworkers and supervisors due to a lack of awareness of their rights and the employment laws of the United States. Some employees may not realize… Read More
Employment law can be confusing, and for many employees in California, it can seem one-sided in favor of employers. Being fired from a job can be a traumatic experience that leads to personal and economic uncertainty. While many employers base their firing decisions on pragmatic concerns and give underperforming employees multiple chances to improve, they… Read More
Wrongful termination occurs whenever an employer fires an employee illegally. While the at-will employment law of California generally provides expansive flexibility for employers when it comes to hiring and firing employees, employers may not violate employment contracts, nor may they fire employees for reasons that are illegal. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and various… Read More
Employees of all industries in California must understand their rights regarding termination. Most employment in California functions on an “at-will” basis, meaning both the employer and the employee have the right to terminate the working relationship at will. Neither party is required to give prior notice or cite a specific reason for ending a working… Read More
Almost every California employer upholds a time off policy for their workforce. Generally, employees can accrue paid time off as they work for their employers, and employers may also offer sick days and other forms of paid time off. However, there are no laws requiring employees to provide specific amounts of unpaid time off to… Read More
Workplace gossip is relatively common throughout many organizations in California. While many rumors and other bits of gossip disappear as quickly as they manifest, some whispers in the workplace can amount to defamatory, false accusations. Unfortunately, some people will use the power of an accusation to diminish the standing of others, sometimes for personal gain… Read More