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The phrase "equal pay for equal work" is a slogan referring to when employers violate state law by compensating employees unfairly. In California, employers may find themselves in legal troubles upon committing violations related to hours and wages due to...
Across various industries in Los Angeles, California, business owners will often seek to hire temporary workers in order to get small and often complicated jobs done quickly. These are people hired to do a job for a few days or, in some cases, a week or two. Although...
Workplace discrimination is not new. However, the past year, one in four Black and Hispanics reported that they were the recipients of discrimination. Residents of Los Angeles and other parts of California might want to read what the results of a survey showed. The...
Worker's rights are important, and even government agencies may be guilty of sexual harassment. Is the FBI free of sexual harassment and misconduct? Residents of Los Angeles and other parts of California may want to know more about a recent investigation by the...
When it comes to sexual harassment claims in California, there are a few factors that could make or break your lawsuit. Even if you have evidence that the harassment occurred, you might find out too late that your case isn't viable. Here's what you should keep in mind...
According to employment law in California, employees are entitled to a certain amount of wages as well as special payment for overtime hours. Some employers try to save money by withholding wages, refusing to pay overtime or committing other wage violations. Luckily,...
California defines sex or gender discrimination as mistreatment in the workplace based on the sex of an individual. This discrimination can take place after the individual secures employment or during the application process. Women are the most likely of the two sexes...
In the state of California, employment law forbids sexual harassment and retaliation against employees. Despite this, a large percentage of people report dealing with harassment in the workplace. In many cases, the person who reported the harassment is ignored or,...
A judge has ruled that McDonald's must pay a $26 million settlement to former employees in California. Back in 2013, a group of employees filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging that McDonald's had committed several wage and hour law violations. The employees...
While workplace discrimination is against the law in California, many employees still experience discrimination every day. Some forms of discrimination involve outright harassment while other forms are more subtle and insidious. Here are some examples of the various...