Employment Law

Workers sell their time, knowledge and physical effort in exchange for wages. Employers have an obligation to pay workers in accordance with their contract and with the law. Both state and federal statutes dictate minimum wage regulations and other financial...

California has some of the strongest labor laws in the nation to protect its millions of workers. That doesn’t stop some companies from trying to bypass state regulations. In California and across the country, employers regularly steal from their employees by not...

Employees in California have specific protections that provide them with time to eat and rest during their work shifts. These meal and rest periods are compulsory, so employers will have to deal with fines if they don’t comply with them as required.  Anyone who’s...

Employment retaliation can be a major issue. Workers facing unfair conduct from their employers can lose their jobs and face other complications because of how their employers behave. There are federal laws that establish basic retaliation protections for workers, and...

California laws protect employees from more types of discrimination than most states. However, there was a type of discrimination not addressed under the law that many people, including some state lawmakers, felt was unfair to a vast number of California employees:...

Most employers have an obligation under federal law to let employees take leave time to deal with their own or family-related medical issues, as well as pregnancies and adoptions. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers typically aren’t obligated to...

Today's workforce is diverse, and creating an inclusive workplace is more important than ever. However, racial discrimination is still pervasive and may manifest in ways that aren't immediately obvious. Recognizing these signs is crucial to eliminating racial...

Receiving the diagnosis of a terminal illness can be devastating and confusing. It can feel like your life has changed overnight, and the future you envision may seem out of reach. While grappling with your health, losing your job can feel like your boss has pulled...

Almost every workplace has some sort of dress code. Construction workers must wear hard hats and steel-toed boots, while a bank teller may be required to have a more professional appearance. A dress code helps reinforce a company’s brand identity and culture. It also...

Most employers are upfront with their employees and pay them what they are due – but there are always going to be companies that focus on their bottom lines so hard that they are willing to cheat their employees out of their wages in both big and small ways. Wage and...