Employment Law For Workers

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...

Employers may use tactics to save a buck or two. Unfortunately, some of these tactics may be illegal. Employers may try to steal wages from their workers and this can seriously harm employees.  Employees have the right to fair pay. To help ensure that you’re not a...

If you are an employee, chances are you interact with your organization’s clients on a regular basis. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a customer to cross the line while interacting with you. In some cases, this may amount to harassment. If you are harassed by a...

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...