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California and U.S. law have put into place several vital protections and rights for pregnant employees. These safeguards range from mandating that employers provide appropriate-sized uniforms and closer parking for pregnant employees to requiring allocated time for...
New guidance about worker classification standards from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) could help workers in California avoid misclassification. Employers sometimes knowingly or unknowingly misclassify workers as independent contractors instead of W2 employees....
Many California residents have some level of hearing loss. Whether someone has always had a hearing impairment or the issue is new, they have rights regarding work. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) offers certain protections to individuals with hearing...
A Superior Court judge in California has granted class action status to a lawsuit brought by a group of female plaintiffs against the Walt Disney Company. One of the attorneys representing the women believes that the number of plaintiffs could grow to as many as...
California has numerous laws to protect employees working for private and public employers in the state. Some of these laws protect employees' rights to be paid fairly for all hours completed, overtime compensation, and fringe benefits. Despite these laws, some...
Understandably, employees in California want to do well in their chosen fields. However, something called the glass ceiling can make it hard for certain individuals to succeed. A glass ceiling is a proverbial barrier stopping some from furthering themselves in their...
Worker misclassification is a serious issue with negative impacts on workers in California and nationwide. As soon as someone notices they have been misclassified, they must address the matter. The definition of worker misclassification Worker misclassification is a...
Some California workers have hearing impairments and need accommodations to perform their required duties. If the impairment qualifies as a disability, it’s crucial to understand your rights. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects you in a variety of ways....
All workers deserve to be treated with respect. However, in spite of state and federal laws prohibiting certain behaviors and activities, this is not always the case. Some California employees face a hostile work environment while trying to perform their jobs; this is...
Pregnant workers in California as well as those who plan to become pregnant are protected by state and federal law. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, amends Title VII of the 1964 Civil...