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Category Archives: Employee Rights
When is my employer required to give me a meal break?
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 lunch break law recognizes that meal breaks are a basic need and addresses when an employee is owed…
Employers may violate your FMLA rights
Common FMLA violations include denying legitimate leave requests, requiring unreasonable notice for leave, asking employees to work while on leave, or taking adverse actions like termination or reduced pay for taking FMLA leave. An employer may legally deny FMLA leave if an employee does not…
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 based on the fact that…
Can my employer impose mandatory tip-pooling in the workplace?
Yes, mandatory tip pooling is legal. This practice requires all staff involved in the "chain of service" to a customer to combine their tips and then distribute them among themselves. However, owners, managers, and supervisors are not allowed to receive a share of these tips,…
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?
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Last Modified on Oct 24, 2025
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?
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Last Modified on Nov 19, 2025
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?
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Last Modified on Nov 03, 2025
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…
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