Sometimes we physically and mentally need a meal break during the workday to refresh ourselves, so we can perform at an optimal level throughout the day. California law recognizes that meal breaks are a basic need and addresses when an employee is owed a meal break....
Employee Rights
Employers may violate your FMLA rights
Many California residents work full-time jobs all year long, with a limited amount of paid time off for vacation and illness. However, this limited amount of time off may not be enough for employees who are unable to work due to certain life circumstances. Under the...
What are reasonable accommodations for disabilities?
Employers in San Diego need to ensure that they are following the various federal and state labor laws. There are many different laws regarding wage and hour laws, harassment, safety laws and discrimination. Employers are not allowed to discriminate against employees...
Can my employer impose mandatory tip-pooling in the workplace?
Those who work in the service industry often rely on tips to supplement their wages. These workers will often go above and beyond, because they want to treat their customers nicely and because they may get a good tip out of it. But if their employer tells them they...
What rights do employees have when pregnant?
Many people in San Diego want to have children and start families. For many women that means that they will become pregnant. Being pregnant can be a very joyous time, but as the baby grows in the womb, life becomes much more uncomfortable for the mothers. There are...
Are mothers allowed to pump during the workday?
Being a working mom is hard, especially when you recently gave birth to a child. Not only do you have to achieve your performance goals, but you also need to feed and take care of your baby. In California, you have the right to paid family leave for up to six weeks if...
Was your termination illegal?
Wrongful termination refers to a firing that is illegal. However, while every termination can be distressing, not every case is unlawful. To know whether an employer violated your rights by firing you, you can start by answering the following questions. What was the...
Is your workplace a hostile work environment?
You work hard to provide for your family and advance your career. However, in a hostile work environment, every day takes its toll on your emotional state. You may be cut off from advancement opportunities or endure jokes that make it clear that you do not fit in with...
Is it illegal for your employer to ask about your sexual orientation?
Many companies, in an effort to be inclusive and diverse, send out "voluntary requests" for their employees to answer very intimate and personal questions about their race, gender, marital status and sexual orientation. The company assures employees that the...
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...
