Federal Government Ends Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Assault
March 10, 2022
As of March 3rd, the federal government has officially passed a law banning companies from requiring mandatory arbitration for sexual
Is Your Employer Cheating You on Taxes?
February 26, 2022
With tax season fast approaching, it’s time to think about your own tax bill. If you’re like most Americans, you
“Subminimum” Wage Explained
January 6, 2022
It’s natural to assume that the “minimum” wage is just that: the least any employer in the country can pay
New State Employment Laws for 2022
December 31, 2021
2021 has been an incredible year for workers’ rights. Employees around the country and the world have realized that they
ADA Rights Aren’t Negotiable: How to Claim Reasonable Workplace Accommodations
November 29, 2021
Americans have been fighting for equal rights for decades. One of the most recent battles is also the most ignored:
Study Shows Half of All LGBTQA+ Workers Face Job Discrimination
October 25, 2021
The LGBTQA+ community has made considerable strides in the past decade. Gay marriage was only legalized in 2016. More recently,
Workplace Harassment Affects Everyone
October 14, 2021
When cases of workplace harassment make the news, most of the attention is focused on the most prominent victims. People
Wage Theft Now a Crime
October 7, 2021
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1003 into law, officially designating wage theft as grand theft in a major
DFEH Takes Steps to Protect Riot Games Workers from Retaliation
September 30, 2021
It’s been a hard month for California video game mega-corporations. It’s not just Activision Blizzard that’s being investigated regarding workers’
Employer Breach of Contract: How to Fight for Your Rights In Employment Disputes
September 30, 2021
If jobs were fun, they wouldn’t be called work. Very few people go to their jobs every day for the
Prop. 22 Ruled Unconstitutional in a Win for Gig Economy Workers
August 26, 2021
As of August 20th, a California judge has declared the controversial ballot measure Proposition 22 unconstitutional and unenforceable. This is
Employees Walk Out After California Sues Activision Blizzard for Sexual Harassment
August 24, 2021
In July, employees at Activision Blizzard took a major stand against unfair treatment when they staged a walkout to protest
Religious Discrimination Or Harassment?
June 29, 2021
Your religion doesn’t impact your ability to do your job. It’s a private matter that your employer and coworkers have
Whistleblower Rights: California Protections for Doing the Right Thing
May 28, 2021
California has some of the most thorough health and safety regulations in the country. These laws hold local companies responsible
How to Prove Disability Discrimination in the Workplace
May 14, 2021
Disability discrimination is a tough situation. Many who experience discrimination in the workplace or elsewhere are often told they’re at
California Rules Secret Call Recordings Still Illegal in Ruling for Privacy Rights
April 5, 2021
As of April 1st, the California Supreme Court has ruled that California’s prohibition against recording phone calls without consent applies
COVID-19 Employment Law Issues
March 12, 2021
COVID-19 Employee Rights Lawyers As cities and states around the U.S. opened their economies back up amid the coronavirus pandemic,
How can you deal with sexual harassment at work?
November 4, 2020
Women all over California have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. While most forms of sexual harassment are obvious, some
How can an individual prove their sexual harassment case?
October 21, 2020
If an individual in California is subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace, their first instinct might be to file
Workplace safety amid COVID-19
August 31, 2020
With many nonessential businesses now closed in California, many office employees have yet to return to work amid the COVID-19
What California residents should know about discrimination
August 26, 2020
Following a lawsuit from a former Pinterest COO who alleged workplace discrimination and wrongful termination, Pinterest employees are planning to
Taking a look at forced retirement and possible discrimination
August 13, 2020
Commercial pilots, FBI members and air traffic controllers face mandatory retirement ages. This was not true for the medical field.
