Most employment in California functions under the terms of at-will employment law. The at-will employment law aims to ensure employees have the right to leave a job they no longer want without repercussions while providing employers the control to exercise hiring and firing decisions at their discretion. The core of the at-will employment law is… Read More
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) of the United States is a component of the US Department of Labor. The responsibilities of the EEOC include developing new measures to prevent and resolve workplace harassment and discrimination. The EEOC is also tasked with investigating claims of employers’ violations of EEOC law. If you believe you have… Read More
It’s an unfortunate reality that many people working in California face discriminatory treatment from their employers. Some are denied employment for discriminatory reasons, while others endure hostile work environments and unfair treatment from their employers due to their status as members of protected classes. Unfortunately, it’s also common for employees to face discrimination without realizing… Read More
California employment laws include various regulations regarding pay, benefits, and expense compensation for employees. Employers must abide by these terms and pay their employees appropriately. When it comes to business-related expenses, employers are typically responsible for compensating their employees for any expenses they incur while performing their job duties. For example, if you must use… Read More
California enforces strict rules pertaining to workplace discrimination, prohibiting employers from making job-related decisions or showing favoritism based on an employee’s personal protected qualities. Unfortunately, many people in California experience various types of discrimination, some of which can be difficult to identify. As a result, it’s common for people to face adverse treatment at work… Read More
Unfortunately, many people working in all industries in California face discrimination in their workplaces. While the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) uphold strict laws prohibiting workplace discrimination, this behavior persists throughout the state, adversely affecting the lives of many California workers. If you believe you… Read More
California enforces various strict labor laws intended to preserve workers’ rights and prevent workers from being forced to work too many hours in a day or too many hours in a week. The California overtime laws for 2022 intend to make employers’ overtime obligations clearer, ensuring employees are paid appropriately for their time at work… Read More