How to Handle Unfair Treatment at Work: First Steps
Unfair treatment in the workplace remains very common and may come in many different forms. This includes sexual harassment, racial discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage theft. Women and minorities are statistically more likely to be impacted by unfair treatment in the workplace. According to one study in SSM – Population and Health, “The prevalence of workplace discrimination ranged from a […]
Top 5 Workplace Rights Everyone Should Know: Quick Rundown
Understanding your rights in the workplace is essential to ensuring that you are paid fairly and treated with respect in your job. It is also essential for your own safety. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “There were 5,486 fatal work injuries in 2022 (3.7 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers).” Another 4.53 million people required medical care […]
Why do I need an Employment Attorney?
An employer may commit various unlawful acts that can disadvantage an employee or violate that employee’s rights. Anyone faced with one or more of these situations may need to hire an employment attorney: Whenever an employee faces one or more of these issues, they should immediately reach out to an experienced employment attorney to explore […]
Signs You’re Being Discriminated Against at Work
No one wants to work around a difficult co-worker or boss. But when the behavior in the workplace rises to a level of mistreatment based on race, age, sex, or some other protected characteristic, it can be overwhelming, and it is against the law. Figuring out the difference between workplace discrimination and whether or not […]
Is it illegal to “work off the clock” in California?
California law explicitly states that an employer cannot require an employee to “work off the clock.” The act of “working off the clock” is defined as performing work, with an employer’s knowledge, without compensation. It is illegal whether the employer explicitly requires an employee to work off the clock, makes subtle requests that they work […]
California Labor Laws: Unpaid Overtime
California has one of the most employee-friendly labor laws in the United States, including its statutes regarding unpaid overtime. Unfortunately, many employers routinely violate California’s employment laws by withholding an employee’s overtime wages. When an employer refuses to pay overtime wages due to an employee, a California employment attorney can help. What is the rule […]