If you’re considering filing a sexual harassment lawsuit in California, here’s what you need to know. What is a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit? A sexual harassment lawsuit is a case in which a person who’s been sexually harassed at work sues his or her employer. Some of these cases don’t actually make it to court, though – some settle out of … Read More
FLSA Regulations on Pay
The Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, regulations say that your employer has to pay you for certain hours worked – but what are those hours, and what can you do if you’re not paid for working them? FLSA Regulations on Pay Under FLSA, your employer has to pay you for all compensable time. Compensable time is time that you … Read More
On-Call Pay for Hourly Employees
On-call pay for hourly employees can be a confusing topic – and you may not even be sure what your employer is supposed to pay you if you’re the one who’s on-call. If you have specific questions about your own situation, it’s a good idea to call a Glendale employment lawyer who can answer them. In the meantime, here’s what … Read More
Hourly Employees Working Off the Clock
Hourly employees working off the clock, under the Fair Labor Standards Act, should usually be paid – and overtime rules should apply. Otherwise, the employer may be breaking the law. Hourly Employees Working Off the Clock: What Does That Really Mean? When hourly employees are working off the clock, it means they’re not working for pay. For example, when you … Read More
What Are Poor Working Conditions?
If you’re like many Californians, you’ve seen – and maybe even worked in – poor working conditions. But do poor working conditions equal a lawsuit? Here’s what you need to know. What Are Poor Working Conditions? It’s a fact that poor working conditions can affect long-term health, but not all poor conditions are unsafe. (Learn how to identify unsafe working … Read More
Do You Need to Work With an Unpaid Wages Lawyer?
If you’re like many people whose employers have not paid for work performed, you know you could have an unpaid wages claim – but how much do you know about how these claims work and whether you need an unpaid wages lawyer? Here’s the scoop on what an unpaid wages lawyer will do for you. What Does an Unpaid Wages … Read More
What is the California Equal Pay Act?
The California Equal Pay Act, which works hand-in-hand with the Equal Pay Act of 1963 to prohibit sex discrimination between men and women when it comes to pay, ensures that employers pay male and female employees the same amount of money when they perform reasonably similar jobs – but there’s a lot more to it than that. And if you … Read More
What is Unfair Dismissal?
If you’re like many people who have lost a job, you suspect that your firing was an unfair dismissal – but what is unfair dismissal, and what can you do if it’s happened to you? What is Unfair Dismissal? Unfair dismissal is another term for wrongful termination, which is a legal phrase in California that refers to an employer illegally … Read More
What is Paid Parental Leave?
If you’re like many new moms and dads, you know that California employees are sometimes entitled paid parental leave – but does it apply in your case? Here’s what you need to know. What is Paid Parental Leave? In the state of California, paid family leave – commonly called PFL – covers about 18.3 million workers throughout the state. The … Read More
What is Paternity Leave in California?
In the state of California, paternity leave is a right under the law – but what are your rights, and what can you do if your employer denies them? Here’s what you need to know. What is Paternity Leave in California? Paternity leave is a type of leave from work that many new fathers are entitled to. Typically, biological, adoptive … Read More
