It can be hard for both workers and employers to figure out the complicated laws surrounding leave in California, although the state is known for having advanced labor protections. There are different types of leave that can sometimes overlap, so it's important to know how…
The phrase "per diem" is Latin for "per day." Per diem employees are employees who are hired on an "as-needed" basis to provide immediate work for their employers. Per diem work can be rewarding, flexible, and popular for certain peoples' schedules. However, it is also…
California has very strict and supportive labor laws that continuously aid employees in making sure their rights are not being violated or taken advantage of while on the job. One of the most important and consistently violated rights that a California worker has is a…
Interviewing for a job can be a stressful experience. Once you actually get the job, working in certain places can be just as stressful, if not more so. If you are dealing with a disability, the entire experience can be hard to deal with, especially…
Pregnancy can be an overwhelming experience. It can be frightening at times, but it can also be beautifully rewarding. The last thing you should have to worry about is being discriminated against at work because of your pregnancy. Thankfully, California labor laws heavily favor the…
Every year, Californians are met with a litany of new labor laws, and 2024 carries on that tradition. It is crucial, as an employee, to know and understand your San Diego employee rights so that your employer cannot treat you badly without facing the consequences.…
The experience of suffering sexual harassment in the workplace can be emotionally and mentally taxing. It can also lead to unfair damage to your career. You may be in fear of facing whoever is harassing you, which in turn can understandably affect your ability to…
As a California employee, you have rights. If you’ve found yourself the victim of wage and hour law violations, you are well within your rights to file a claim with the California Labor Commissioner’s office. Unfortunately, not everyone knows what constitutes a violation and can…
If you are employed in the state of California and have not received the wages you are due, you have the right to file a claim. Responsible for enforcing these laws, the California Labor Commissioner’s Office takes issues like meal and rest breaks, overtime pay,…
Wrongful termination can be a challenging offense to prove. Demonstrating the motive involved in someone’s employment being terminated can be difficult, especially without a clear statement from the employer. However, there are many situations where these cases are won, and the court can see that…
Wrongful termination is a complicated issue. However, it’s often one that you need to act relatively quickly on. Because wrongful termination can come in many different forms, there are different deadlines for when you will need to decide whether to file a claim. This means…
Wrongful termination is an aspect of employment law, which means that it’s not typically handled by the normal civil court process. Instead, there are separate institutions set up for addressing labor and employment issues. However, this is often a complicated and challenging process, and many…