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EEOC confirms employers can’t exclude people through targeted ads
In 2017, the New York Times and the independent newsroom ProPublica revealed that some companies were using Facebook’s ad targeting capacity to exclude older workers from seeing job ads they had placed. Then, the reporters discovered that others had been doing the same thing to…
CA Supreme Court sees arbitration contract as unfairly signed
Late this summer, the California Supreme Court considered an agreement that limited an employee’s options for disputing his pay. The agreement forced the employee into mandatory arbitration more like a complex and expensive lawsuit than the cheaper, streamlined hearings described in California statutes. The Court…
Safe Winter Driving in California
While commuting in San Diego and across various roads in Southern California, you might believe that winter driving is a challenge that exists across the planet from you. In fact, you are only a short drive from some of California’s mountainous winter wonderlands. No matter…
Fatigue and Distraction at sea top NTSB Most Wanted
Every two years, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) releases a Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements. The list publicizes transportation dangers that could be reduced if only employers and workers focused their efforts on them. The 2019–2020 edition names two areas that may…
Pre-Civil War era maritime law re-enters headlines
The year was 1838. Martin Van Buren was in the White House, California wouldn’t become a state for 12 more years, and Major League Baseball wouldn’t play ball for another 31 years. 1838 was also the year that lawmakers signed the Seaman’s Manslaughter Statute into…
Retaliation isn’t only about termination
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Last Modified on Jan 06, 2026
Unfortunately, California employees who face the prospect of retaliation might refuse to speak up about workplace mistreatment. While there are laws in place to protect employees against retaliation and wrongful termination, retaliation can manifest itself in numerous different ways. Workers might feel mistreated in many…
California Businesses face new rules over use of Contractors
Companies in the Golden State will face strict new regulations over their use of independent contractors after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law, which will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. According to a report by the LA Times, supporters say the…
What the new extension means for sexual harassment training
When the #MeToo movement started sweeping the nation, California was one of the quickest states to respond to the increased exposure of sexual harassment in the workplace. They passed several laws in an attempt to make safer work environments for workers of all ages and…
Who is a contractor and who is an employee in California?
California has recently passed Assembly Bill 5 which deals with how companies classify those who work for them. It deals with the difference between contractors and employees. Contractors are often not afforded the same rights as employees, such as paid sick time and workers’ compensation, which…
What to Remember When Signing a Severance Agreement
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 consider a signed severance agreement necessary…
Sexual Harassment and a hostile work environment
An employee may find him or herself dreading going to work each day because he or she is being subjected to harassing or abusive treatment in the workplace. It could be sexual harassment or some other abusive treatment. The harassment or abuse could be coming…
How some employers mishandle sexual harassment complaints
Employers mishandle sexual harassment complaints by failing to establish clear policies beforehand, or by creating policies that hinder proper reporting, such as requiring reports only to supervisors. Other missteps include not prohibiting dating between supervisors and subordinates, failing to seriously investigate complaints, not informing harassers…
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