Employment Law For Workers

Federal and state employment statutes protect the rights of workers to assert themselves in the workplace. Companies should not punish those who know and make use of their rights. Unfortunately, some organizations may attempt to penalize those who engage in certain...

California has more expansive employment regulations protecting workers than the United States does in general. Workers who look into their circumstances online may receive information intended to advise all U.S employees and not be state specific. The answers they...

Providing two weeks’ notice before quitting a job has become a common practice in many industries. Employees will simply say that they are going to be leaving, but they’ll give the employer the next 10 work days before they actually put in their last shift. This way,...

Sometimes, workers are so eager for new opportunities that they accept terms that may prove unfavorable to them in the long run. For example, a worker might sign documents and fill out tax paperwork that identifies them as an independent contractor. However, they...

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that grants certain employees the right to take unpaid leave from their jobs. People who have worked for a company for at least a year and who experience certain qualifying personal circumstances can ask to take...

There are many situations in which making jokes in the workplace can be beneficial. It can bring people together, it can lighten the mood, and it can create a sense of cohesion among the workforce. It’s a way for workers to get to know each other and communicate, and...

Federal and state laws safeguard the rights of California employees and ensure that they get proper compensation for the work they do. If such laws did not exist, working conditions would not only be hostile but also inhumane and hazardous. Employees should be aware...

Background checks are standard practice for companies that are hiring new employees. The hiring manager may ask for information about your previous employer at the initial stages of your job interview. Various factors, however, may make you hesitant to provide it....

California law technically gives employers two options when they require an employee to work more than forty hours a week. But in practice, it does not work out like that in most cases. The theory is that employers can pay employees for the extra hours of overtime at...

Employment laws are a crucial aspect of the working landscape. Many employees and employers wonder about the legality and consequences of quitting a job without prior notice. California follows the at-will employment doctrine; this means that both an employer and an...