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California state senate passes minimum wage bill
The California state Senate recently approved a measure on May 29 that would raise the state's minimum wage to $13 an hour by 2017. This bill builds upon a 2013 bill that would increase the minimum wage to $9 an hour in 2014 and $10…
Single mother wants pay protections for women during pregnancy
A single mother’s life is one of many roles. She must be able use a firm hand to guide and gentle hand to heal. On top of this, she is frequently the primary or even sole breadwinner in her family’s household. Certainly many single mothers…
Company limits employee options for age discrimination claims
As Californians live through these unstable economic times, it is cold comfort to realize that most of us are sharing similar anxieties. Very few people are immune to the threat of sudden unemployment. But, perhaps the most vulnerable among us are those who have been…
California labor commissioner raising awareness of wage theft
The office of the California Labor Commissioner recognizes that when employers fail to pay employees their due wages, a negative impact is made upon the employees and their families. Federal and state employment laws exist in part to help ensure workers receive payment for their labor. To…
San Diego police detective alleges sexual harassment in lawsuit
Being a police officer in California is a challenging career under any set of circumstances. Police must depend on the support of their fellow officers in order to do their jobs safely and effectively. But should an officer be subjected to a hostile work environment, his…
Noted California business fined for violating labor laws
When a California worker takes on a paying job, he or she is offering to put their time and abilities toward helping an employer accomplish their goals. In return, the employer offers payment for services rendered. Both the federal and California state governments have established…
GINA protects your genetic data from discriminatory uses
Without question, California employers have the right and responsibility to perform background checks on potential employees. Employers can check a variety of sources for information, including readily accessible public records. However, employers should not use any resource in an attempt to breach a person’s medical privacy in…
Workplace discrimination bill stalls in congress
Members of California’s LGBT community may have been following with interest the progress of a bill now in the hands of the U.S. Congress. This bill aims to address the fact that presently no federal law exists offering protections from workplace discrimination specifically for LGBT individuals. Currently,…
Cheerleader seeks fair treatment in California court
A member of the Oakland Raiders cheerleading squad filed a lawsuit alleging that the team violated California labor laws by not meeting minimum wage standards and denying lunch breaks. The lawsuit also claims cheerleaders are expected to cover expenses and face financial penalties for appearance-related…
Could recent win for intern rights soon spread to California?
In California’s competitive job market, starting a career in almost any field can be a challenge. In order to gain advantage in seeking a job after finishing school, many students take on unpaid internships as a means of acquiring valuable work experience. However, because of…
McDonald’s employees allege wage theft in San Diego protest
Working in the fast food industry can be very demanding. Fast food employees must perform their duties in a quick and friendly manner. They are hard workers just like any other workers in California. Most importantly from a legal perspective, fast food workers are employees.…
Actions at diva’s death scene lead to California retaliation case
Every profession requires adherence to established guidelines to ensure that a job is done properly. True professionals expect nothing less from themselves and those with whom they work. If an employee sees a co-worker grossly violate an established procedure, it’s his or her duty to…
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