When you started at your new job, you loved how you were treated and became a part of the team. You felt comfortable, so when someone abruptly asked you if you had a date for the weekend, you admitted that you were going to see your boyfriend for drinks. You didn’t...
Can your employer adjust tips to account for credit card fees?
These days, it feels like almost everyone pays for their meal with a credit card. That has not eliminated tipping, but it means that the tip gets tacked onto the bill and run through the card. Yes, people do still leave cash on the table in some cases, but it’s far...
Collecting your award after a successful personal injury claim
Winning your case in a personal injury lawsuit is wonderful. You will feel vindicated that the California court recognized how a person or company harmed you. However, winning is just the beginning of obtaining compensation for your suffering. Now, you must collect...
What if you face discrimination over gender identity?
When many people talk about gender discrimination or sex discrimination in the workplace, they think of a traditional setting where male workers discriminate against female workers. While this does happen, it is important to understand that this is certainly not the...
What to do as a victim of wrongful termination
It doesn’t matter what type of relationship you have with your employer, there could come a point when you’re terminated. While this typically happens for reasons that are 100% legal, such as downsizing or going out of business, that’s not always the case. If you feel...
