Employment Law For Workers

There used to be a time when employees only discussed and compared wages with each other in hushed tones and away from their bosses. That’s no longer the case. Employers can’t prohibit employees from discussing their hourly wages or salary. This overall move toward...

The right to overtime pay can make a sincere difference in the life of hard-working individuals and those individuals whom they support. When an employer fails to pay rightful overtime wages, workers may find that they’re working too hard to be of much help at home...

When a company hires you, you will likely sign a contract outlining your employment terms. The purpose of a contract is to protect everyone’s interests – including yours. However, not all employee contracts are equal, and it is smart to make sure that the one you sign...

Some employers try to keep how much their employees make confidential. While it’s true that the employer shouldn’t publicize specific employee pay rates, those employers can’t stop the employees themselves from discussing their pay.  The National Labor Relations Act...

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has helped people connect with necessary medical care that requires a leave of absence from their employment for decades. New parents and those with an immediate family member struggling with the health issue can also secure...

Every worker in California, regardless of how much they make per hour or how many hours they work per week, should have the protection of workers' compensation insurance. The benefits available through workers' compensation will replace someone's wages if they can't...

A successful company relies on both its workforce and upper management. Ultimately, every single employee should be treated with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, that isn’t always how things work out. Supervisors generally have more power than employees, and this...

On election day in 2024, voters in California will have the opportunity to repeal the state's Personal General Attorney Act (PAGA).  What will this mean for the people of California? Protecting employees from labor law violations The Personal Attorney General Act...

As a California woman, you probably feel at times that the place where you work is a hostile work environment. Maybe the jokes your male co-workers tell get more than a little raunchy. Maybe one or more of the men have made inappropriate comments or even gestures to...

Wrongful termination can take many different forms. Take a current case happening in Napa Valley, California, where an employee insists the company fired him wrongfully while the defense claims he resigned after contract negotiations fell through. It can be tough to...