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Workers accepting new jobs often focus on the title that they now hold or the base salary that a company offers. Details of an employment arrangement may not seem important initially. As a result, workers may unintentionally accept certain terms that put them at risk...
Imagine a workplace where negativity hangs heavy in the air. Unfortunately, this isn't just a scene from a gloomy film; it's the reality for many people caught in hostile work environments. While a bad day or a challenging project isn't uncommon, a truly hostile...
Federal and state laws prohibit employers from punishing workers for certain actions. Workers should be able to speak up about misconduct in the workplace, illegal company behavior and safety concerns without putting their jobs at risk. Of course, employer retaliation...
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. While none of this is easy, there are times when employees...
If you make your living delivering food and drinks to people’s doors, you may have found that the living you make is less than you'd hoped for. Working as a delivery driver or rider is never going to be the best-paid job. Yet third-party delivery companies could still...
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...