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Workplace retaliation is illegal in California. Some laws that address workplace retaliation in the state include the California Occupational Safety and Health Act (Cal/OSHA) and the California Whistleblower Protection Act. What is workplace retaliation? Workplace...
Some bosses let power go to their heads while others have been bullies their entire lives. Regardless, working under one can be a painful experience. Aggressive Bosses who are bullies are very verbally and physically aggressive. They can often be seen harassing...
An employee or an employer can terminate employment in California. Some employees choose to leave because they found a better opportunity, decided to work for themselves or took a break from working. Employers can terminate an employee for many reasons, including...
Every working adult in California deserves to work for a company that cares for them. However, the unfortunate reality is that some people are victims of discrimination in the workplace. Sometimes, companies utilize several tactics to discriminate against their oldest...
Taking a leave from work is often a stressful time for California employees due to medical reasons, family care or personal reasons. However, the question of whether an employee can be laid off while on leave can be a source of concern for many. Government protections...
When California companies misclassify employees as independent contractors, the government does not receive payroll taxes to fund Social Security and Medicare, and workers are denied rights to overtime pay, family and medical leave, unemployment insurance and the...
Wage theft is a growing problem in many industries and can have devastating consequences for workers. If you believe you have been a wage theft victim, taking action and protecting your rights is essential. In this article, we'll discuss wage theft, how to recognize...
The Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 sharply regulates discrimination in America. Unfortunately, sexual harassment still occurs in workplaces in California. But they are ways you can protect your rights or even get the perpetrator punished. Hostile work...
California, like all states except for Montana, is an at-will state, which means employees can be fired or quit at any time and for any reason. However, there are a handful of situations where the at-will rule does not apply and firing an employee is considered a...
California has a reputation as being a state full of positive-minded free spirits, but this isn't always the case. Many of the biases that exist in American society also are also prevalent in the Golden State and there are many risks for transgender individuals who...