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Category Archives: Employee Rights
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…
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…
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…
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 reason behind…
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…
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 information is only used in aggregate…
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…
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…
California workers should be aware of wage theft
Employers have gotten negative attention in recent years for what some call a crime that’s never discussed. It’s often referred to as wage theft, and employees have lost a combined $8 billion in yearly income from employers cheating their employees out of pay for hours worked. Wage…
Important New Laws Involving Employee Rights in California
Governor Gavin Newsom signed dozens of bills at the close of the 2019 legislative session. This includes 15 that impact the rights of employees. Below is a brief overview of the key changes that are noteworthy for California workers beginning in 2020. AB 9 —…
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