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...
Whistleblowing on Blue Shield superior may have cost VP his job
The former vice president of Blue Shield of California believes he was unfairly dismissed after voicing his concerns about a more senior officer's suspicious conduct, and he filed a suit in state court on April 6. In his lawsuit, the former officer claims that the...
California woman sues former employer for wrongful termination
A lawsuit recently filed in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that Kaiser Permanente and Southern California Permanente Medical Group fired the plaintiff after she reported that other employees had violated the privacy rights of patients. The plaintiff, a woman who...
Wellness programs could lead to workplace discrimination
Some California residents may be employed at places that promote wellness for their employees. While this can be positive, it may also leave employees vulnerable by requiring them to share health information that their employers may later use to discriminate against...
Bullying in the Workforce
In California, a proposed law aims to stop harassment and bullying behaviors in the workplace. It seeks to prevent managers from berating their subordinates and creating hostile work environments. Unlike other legislation that protects certain subsections of the...
Employee rights in California
California employment law ensures that all employees are given minimum protections regarding pay and breaks. These employee rights are important for workers to understand so that employers cannot treat them unfairly without consequence. However, the things employees...
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 in California will be able...
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...
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...
Other states follow California in whistleblower protections
It's no secret that when you bring to light the things that aren't being done right in a government workplace, or any workplace for that matter, there can be consequences. For some people, doing the right thing has meant putting their jobs on the line. Others have...
