The year was 1838. Martin Van Buren was in the White House, California wouldn’t become a state for 12 more years, and Major League Baseball wouldn’t play ball for another 31 years. 1838 was also the year that lawmakers signed the Seaman’s Manslaughter Statute into…
Unfortunately, California employees who face the prospect of retaliation might refuse to speak up about workplace mistreatment. While there are laws in place to protect employees against retaliation and wrongful termination, retaliation can manifest itself in numerous different ways. Workers might feel mistreated in many…
Companies in the Golden State will face strict new regulations over their use of independent contractors after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law, which will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. According to a report by the LA Times, supporters say the…
When the #MeToo movement started sweeping the nation, California was one of the quickest states to respond to the increased exposure of sexual harassment in the workplace. They passed several laws in an attempt to make safer work environments for workers of all ages and…
California has recently passed Assembly Bill 5 which deals with how companies classify those who work for them. It deals with the difference between contractors and employees. Contractors are often not afforded the same rights as employees, such as paid sick time and workers’ compensation, which…
Depending on numerous circumstances, an employee leaving an organization might be asked to sign a severance agreement. It is important to remember that while these agreements historically favor the employer, an employee still has rights and options. Employers might consider a signed severance agreement necessary…