Employees have the right to a workplace that’s free from sexual harassment. It’s up to employers to have clear rules and policies that prohibit sexual harassment in all forms. Many people focus on physical contact as the primary form of sexual harassment, but not all...
Year: 2020
What should employers do when they terminate an employee?
Most employers don’t want to face claims of wrongful termination, discrimination or other unfair practices related to an employee's dismissal. One way to prevent this is to ensure that the termination process is transparent and handled in a manner that reduces the...
Why more employees don’t speak up about discrimination
Just because no one in your business complains about discrimination, that does not mean that your workplace is free from it. As an employer, you might take people’s silence as a sign that all is well. Yet, it could mean you need to do more to help victims and...
Did your employer violate your rights when they fired you?
Certain experiences can dramatically affect your financial circumstances and your career success. Suddenly losing your job with little forewarning can lead to delayed career development, reduced earning potential and weeks of stress as you transition to a new job....
Are you aware of the laws regarding work breaks in California?
California laws set very strict standards for many aspects of employment. One of these has to do with the breaks that employees receive. This includes required meal breaks and rest periods that employees are due when they meet specific requirements for the number of...
New California law requires diversity on corporate boards
Many people would argue that diversity in the workplace, and perhaps in society as a whole, has to begin at the top. In corporations, that would be the board of directors. Overall, however, corporate boards, are still predominantly white and male. Last month,...
Can AB 5 in California really be fixed?
A controversial law called AB 5, signed by Governor Gavin Newson, went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020 -- and independent contractors and business owners alike have struggled to adapt. AB 5 was largely aimed at Uber and Lyft (along with any other companies that might...
How should you handle employment disputes to prevent lawsuits?
As an employer, it is your responsibility to create a safe space and work environment. Unfortunately, you can’t always be sure of who you hire, and you don’t know how people’s personalities are going to mix. When you found out that one of your newer hires was being...
Unpaid overtime is a big deal: Protect your legal rights
As a non-exempt employee in the state of California, it’s likely that you’re in position to receive overtime compensation. This entitles you to 1.5 times your standard hourly rate for any hours worked in excess of eight hours per day or 40 hours per week. In the event...
Does technology skew hiring policies toward younger workers?
As technology progresses, it’s common for young people to be more adept at using it than older people. We’ve all seen parents post videos of their children using smartphones or tablets at two years old, or we have heard people complain about having to teach their...