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One wrong move can turn a routine demotion into an expensive lawsuit if not done legally. California law sets specific limits on why and how employers can reduce a worker's rank, duties or pay. Those limits cover and apply to both private and public sector workplaces....
If your employer refuses your request to inspect your personnel file, it is understandable to wonder whether that decision is allowed and what you should do next. California law gives many employees the right to inspect certain records, so a denial is not always the...
Employees may notice some coworkers receive better projects, promotions or schedules without a clear reason. Favoritism is not always illegal in California. But when unequal treatment reflects a protected trait, it may cross into unlawful discrimination. Knowing that...
Worker misclassification occurs when a business treats a worker as an independent contractor even though that individual legally qualifies as an employee. While the distinction may appear minor, the consequences of getting it wrong can be substantial. An improper...
California law treats workplace sexual harassment as a serious civil violation. As a result, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) gives employees strong legal protections. State courts have consistently interpreted those rules broadly to protect workers. FEHA...
Personal relationships may develop between coworkers who spend long hours together. While those connections often remain private, they may also create problems at work when they affect supervision or employee morale. If you manage a business, you may wonder how much...
Employers have a duty to ensure employees have a safe workplace, but that’s not limited only to physical safety. Those employees also have the right to not have to deal with things like harassment or discrimination. They also have the right to be able to participate...
You work hard, hit your goals and still hear that you are “not quite the right fit.” That phrase may sound harmless, yet it could leave you with no clear sense of what would satisfy them. In California, depending on how they are defined and applied, subjective...
For many years, menopause was considered fodder for jokes – even by women. While it still is among some, in general, people are now more aware of how much it affects some women’s lives. As women – like men – stay in the workplace later in life, this is important to...
There are many ways for employers to make work more accessible for professionals. Some companies offer assistive technology, which can reduce physical demands on workers. Other employers may offer modified job responsibilities for a worker because of their medical...