In California, pregnant and nursing workers are afforded a range of legal protections designed to safeguard their health, well-being and job security. California law provides comprehensive measures that exceed federal standards. These protections help to ensure a safe...
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New laws help protect marijuana users
It’s been six years since recreational marijuana became legal in California, and it’s been legal for medicinal purposes for far longer. However, some employers have been slow to recognize that people can use marijuana on their own time without it affecting their...
Don’t be too frightened or embarrassed to report discrimination
Those who experience workplace discrimination due to age, gender or another characteristic know how hard it can be to speak up about it. Most people do not want to draw attention to something so personal and offensive. Some victims believe they should not bring up...
Lost wages beyond your hourly pay
If you get injured in a car accident, there’s certainly a chance that you will want to claim lost wages as part of the damages. Even missing a single day at work deserves compensation for the time you spent in the hospital or dealing with the aftermath of the...
Can employees discuss their salaries?
Co-workers talking about salaries has been perceived as "illegal" for some time. However, not only is it allowed, such discussions have helped many people know they are being paid less than their colleagues. The California Labor Commissioner's Office has a mission to...
4 pregnancy accommodations employers should provide
It's possible to continue working when you are pregnant. The Civil Rights Department in California considers pregnancy as a disability. Thus, employees should create a workplace that accommodates those who are pregnant. Failure to do so may constitute employment...
My employee has misclassified me. What does this mean?
Let’s set the record straight: Employee misclassification is a big problem, and it occurs throughout the country. Some employers do it intentionally. In other instances, it is simply an innocent mistake that happens when an employer fails to understand the difference...
3 ways to document your employer’s misconduct
As an employee in California, you have the benefit of both state and federal worker protection laws. Unfortunately, plenty of companies will happily violate employment laws while assuming that their workers won't know how to stand up for themselves. Workers often...
Employers often fail to meet their obligations to disabled staff
Workers have certain rights under both state and federal law. For example, they have the right to a safe and harassment-free workplace. They also shouldn't have to worry about discrimination based on certain protected characteristics. Sex, religion, age and race...
Reporting workplace harassment is not easy
There is no such thing as the perfect job. Very few individuals are happy 100% of the time they are at work. Nonetheless, there is a big difference between routine workplace stresses and harassment. Harassment at work is unlawful and the consequences of such behavior...