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Employment Law
As the festive season approaches, many employees, especially in California’s bustling tech sector, eagerly anticipate the prospect of a holiday bonus. This token of appreciation can make a significant difference, both financially and morale-wise. But, do you, as an employee in California, have a legal right to a holiday bonus? This article delves into the […]
Employment Law
Los Angeles employment law issues often include wage theft, discrimination, and wrongful termination. Understanding your rights, documenting incidents, and recognizing red flags are vital steps to navigate these challenges. If rights violations are suspected, consulting an employment lawyer is recommended.
Employment Law
Wage theft is a pervasive issue in the labor market, and it has particularly serious impacts on workers in California. Wage theft refers to the illegal withholding of wages or the denial of benefits rightfully owed to an employee. Reports and studies have shown that workers in California lose hundreds of millions of dollars annually […]
Employment Law
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that affects thousands of employees across various industries in California. It not only undermines the dignity and safety of the individuals involved but also creates a toxic work environment. Understanding your rights and the steps to take if you’re a victim of sexual harassment is crucial. […]
Employment Law
Electric car manufacturer Tesla continues to face legal actions for its supposed mistreatment of Black workers at its factory in Fremont, California. The most recent claims are also the most serious yet: the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has sued the carmaker for allegedly enabling “severe or pervasive racial harassment” of Black employees and perpetuating […]
Employment Law
In a world striving for equality and fairness in the workplace, the Equal Pay Act is a critical tool to combat pay discrimination. If you’re an employee in California who believes you are not being paid fairly for your work, you have the right to take action by filing a claim against your employer. However, […]
Employment Law
The Biden-Harris administration has taken a major step against antisemitism in the US by announcing an expansion of the Civil Rights Act regarding religious discrimination. The White House announced that eight federal agencies, including the Department of Labor, have been explicitly instructed to extend and enforce civil rights protections to victims of antisemitism, islamophobia, and […]
Employment Law
The California legislature did serious work during its final session for 2023. The Assembly and Senate sent dozens of bills supporting workers’ rights to Governor Gavin Newsom, who approved many. Most of these laws will go into effect between now and 2024, granting employees new protections in many industries. However, you can only exercise your […]
Employment Law
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been hard at work in recent months. One of its biggest actions occurred in August when it issued its decision in the long-awaited Stericycle, Inc. case. This decision has completely revamped how the NLRB will evaluate workplace rules to determine if they violate employee rights. The new standard […]
Employment Law
When you go to work, you should be paid for your time. That’s the entire point of having a job. However, what counts as “time worked” for your paycheck is not always clear. Unscrupulous employers may take advantage of their employees’ confusion to pay them less than they’re owed. For example, California’s Bloom Energy is […]
Employment Law
California has some of the nation’s strongest anti-discrimination laws, and the state Supreme Court has proven it is dedicated to protecting them. The most recent example of this comes in the Court’s landmark opinion on the case Raines v. U.S. Healthworks Medical Group, which it issued in August. In this opinion, the California Supreme Court […]
Employment Law
The federal Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially filed a lawsuit against California-based spaceflight company SpaceX for alleged “routine, widespread, and longstanding” discriminatory hiring practices. According to the DOJ’s lawsuit, SpaceX explicitly discouraged people without US citizenship or permanent residency visas (green cards) from applying to work for the company. Furthermore, the DOJ accuses the […]
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