Sexual harassment is a type of harassment in a workplace (or in some other situations) that involves unwanted sexual remarks or even sexual advances. But there’s more to it than that – and if you’ve been the victim of sexual harassment, you could be entitled to financial compensation. Sexual Harassment Definition The definition of sexual harassment, according to the U.S. … Read More
Verbal Harassment Law in California
Verbal harassment law in California prohibits many types of activities at work – and if you’ve been the victim of it, you could be entitled to financial compensation. You may need to talk to a Glendale harassment attorney right away. Verbal Harassment Law in California In the state of California, many types of verbal harassment meet the definition for workplace … Read More
What is a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit?
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. Working off the clock can include things like: Staying late (after you’ve already punched out or your shift is over) to help out around the workplace Going to work early … Read More
Connor v. First Student, Inc., the CCRAA, the ICRAA, and Notification Requirements for Employment Background Checks
If you are like a large number of California residents, you are likely concerned about what exactly an employer is allowed to discover about you as part of their routine employee background checks. There are a large number of rules governing employee background checks, both federally and at the state level. One recent Supreme Court of California case revolved around … Read More
What Are Poor Working Conditions?
If you’re like many Californians, you’ve seen – and maybe even worked in – poor working conditions. Poor working conditions can include things like: Physically dangerous environments that could be improved Inadequate space utilization Bad lighting Non-ergonomic facilities for employees Anything that poses a hazard to employees, customers or visitors But do poor working conditions equal a lawsuit? Here’s what … 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? Some people are entitled to compensation because an employer fails to pay them what it owes. While you … 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. The California Equal … Read More
