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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…
Collecting your award after a successful personal injury claim
Winning your case in a personal injury lawsuit is wonderful. You will feel vindicated that the California court recognized how a person or company harmed you. However, winning is just the beginning of obtaining compensation for your suffering. Now, you must collect your financial damages…
What if you face discrimination over gender identity?
When many people talk about gender discrimination or sex discrimination in the workplace, they think of a traditional setting where male workers discriminate against female workers. While this does happen, it is important to understand that this is certainly not the only way that it…
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…
Study: California worst in the nation in pedestrian safety
While California has easily the biggest economy among the 50 states, we lag to one degree or another in some other important areas such as education, health care and crime. Unfortunately, we are at the very bottom of a critical component of public safety: pedestrian accidents.…
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 —…
Will I have a job still after my surgery?
Receiving a serious medical diagnosis that requires surgery can be stressful. There are countless things to worry about, but you shouldn’t have to worry about losing your job while you are unable to work. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) lets you take unpaid leave…
Employees facing sexual harassment should know their rights
Employees have certain rights when they’re at work, which includes the right to be safe from discrimination and harassment. In light of the #MeToo movement, numerous employees from a variety of industries have come forward, telling horror stories of being sexually mistreated by superiors or…
Insurers and new laws deal with California dogs bites
Dogs bite Californians more than residents of any other state, judging from the most recent year of statistics available from the insurance company State Farm. The Golden State doesn’t even have stiff competition. This year, as in several years in the recent past, the state…
4 pregnancy-related protections available under Title VII
No matter your personal situation, facing a pregnancy can be a time of great physical and emotional turmoil. Even the most well-planned pregnancy can be subjected to multiple unexpected factors and challenging decisions. When your ability to make a living is negatively impacted, however, it…
OSHA enforces whistleblower protection laws
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) governs nearly two-dozen whistleblower protection laws in California and elsewhere. Protections include rules for workplace safety in manufacturing, energy distribution or generation, construction and many other worksites. The agency also oversees laws that regulate illegal activities and hazards…
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