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When people hear of sexual harassment, they usually envision an employer or other person in a position of authority harassing a worker or someone the harasser is supervising. Of course, this does constitute one of the most commonplace forms of sexual harassment that...
In California, when sexual harassment is discussed, there is a preconceived notion that it is perpetrated by colleagues, bosses, and owners in the workplace. However, sexual harassment can be committed by others and is just as much a legal issue as when it occurs...
While we may all take our lunch break for granted, the truth is that federal law doesn't require our employer to permit one. In reality, it's only state laws that mandate lunch breaks. Each state is a little different in its mandates, so just because you may be...
There is a list of eligibility requirements to meet in California if you're seeking paid family and medical leave. Applicants for paid family leave must be incapable of completing their job duties or have lost wages because of the care they need to provide care to a...
As marijuana is becoming legalized in California and other states throughout the nation, the laws are starting to change regarding them. Assembly Bill 1256, proposed by Assemblyman Bill Quirk, seeks to prohibit employment discrimination regarding marijuana. The Bill...
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...