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Bill Seeks to End Employer Discrimination Against Cannabis Users

Bill Seeks to End Employer Discrimination Against Cannabis Users

With marijuana legal for both medicinal and recreational use in California, adults are pretty much free to use it as they choose, as long as they don’t drive under the influence or partake somewhere it is prohibited.


How a California Supreme Court Ruling Affects Non-exempt Workers

How a California Supreme Court Ruling Affects Non-exempt Workers

California has some of the most employer-friendly laws in the country. However, employers too often don’t fully understand and/or abide by them, and employees may not realize that they’ve been cheated out of money they earned.


How Companies Try to Hide Wrongful Terminations

How Companies Try to Hide Wrongful Terminations

According to the current employment laws in California, every employment agreement in the state is an at-will arrangement. Workers can leave their job at any time with consequences, and a company can terminate a worker for any reason or sometimes for no reason at all.


Have You Suffered Age Discrimination in the Workplace?

Have You Suffered Age Discrimination in the Workplace?

Age discrimination can be hard to prove. Yet it is a reality for many employees who are starting to “show some age.”


An Important Rule That Impacts Your Right to FMLA/CFRA Leave

An Important Rule That Impacts Your Right to FMLA/CFRA Leave

Even if your life currently seems boring and predictable, that could change in a moment. Medical issues, car crashes and countless other situations could leave you or someone in your family in need of medical care.


What Does Sexual Harassment at the Workplace Look Like?

What Does Sexual Harassment at the Workplace Look Like?

Sexual harassment at the workplace is an abuse of power meant to intimidate and discriminate. Many people’s careers have been derailed by the trauma that comes with it, especially those who have had to quit their jobs.


Understanding the Basics of Wrongful Termination

Understanding the Basics of Wrongful Termination

While you may be employed at will in California, your employer is still bound by some restrictions.


Does Workplace Sexual Harassment Require Physical Contact?

Does Workplace Sexual Harassment Require Physical Contact?

Sexual harassment can take many forms, and many involve no physical touch whatsoever.


It’s Easy to Mistakenly Work Off the Clock

It’s Easy to Mistakenly Work Off the Clock

As an employee, there are times when you are on or off the clock. You usually need to clock into your shift and clock out at certain times.


Recognizing Workplace Bullying

Recognizing Workplace Bullying

Workers across California face numerous challenges each day. Meeting tight deadlines, upholding high standards and maintaining customer relationships are all part and parcel of the modern working environment.