Employee Rights

If you’re classified as an employee who is non-exempt from overtime laws, then you should be paid for every duty that you perform for your employer. Sounds simple, right? It certainly should be, but employers try to get free work from their employees all the time,...

In California, meal breaks are a fundamental part of a worker’s day. This is a right under employment law. A worker who does not get a meal break during a shift of certain duration has the right to make a legal claim. However, people are frequently unaware of their...

Employers may think that they can generally fire an employee for any reason. In some situations, that may be true. There are certain situations, however, when they may be prohibited from firing an employee and it may be considered wrongful termination if they do....

While many strides have been made to further LGBTQ rights, this does not mean the battle is over. Too many LGBTQ persons are discriminated against at work due to their sexual orientation. Is this legal? Discrimination based on sexual orientation Under the California...

In today’s gig economy, many workers in California rely on tips to make ends meet. These tips are hard-earned and well deserved. However, some employers will try to make a claim for these tips left for workers. Is this lawful? Who do tips belong to? Under California...

California already had some of the strictest anti-discrimination and sexual harassment laws in the nation. A new law that went into effect this year makes them even more powerful. Under a law that went into effect in 2019, California limits the state’s ability to use...

The changing economy, climate and demands on California’s workforce have led to demands for more worker rights. New laws will take effect in 2022 that will add to the rights of workers. Worker classification and conditions The growing demand for just-in-time logistics...

Many people who work in the service industry rely on tips to supplement their regular wages. A job well done can lead to a lucrative tip. Can employers keep part of these tips? California law on tipping differs from federal law in some ways. The following is a brief...

For workers in California and across the United States, sexual harassment and other employment violations are a continuing problem. This is true despite greater attention being paid to it in high-profile cases being played out publicly and with various movements to...