If you’re subjected to unsafe working conditions, whether you’re in an office, a factory, a restaurant or anywhere else, you have the right to speak up. You also have the right to protect yourself from unsafe work conditions. But you have to be able to identify them first. Continue reading below to find out how to identify unsafe working conditions. … Read More
California Employment Law Basics
California employment law covers a broad range of topics, but the underlying theme is that each piece of legislation is in place to protect workers in Glendale, Los Angeles and everywhere else in the state. The laws cover things like minimum wage, meal and rest breaks, and overtime pay, as well as salary classifications (contractor vs. employee) and several other … Read More
Contractor vs. Employee: What Are the Differences?
If you’re working in the state of California, you’re either an independent contractor or an employee – but what’s the difference, and how do you know which you are? Contractor vs. Employee: What Are the Differences? In many cases, independent contractors and employees work side-by-side with no apparent differences between them. However, there are a few important distinctions and each … Read More
What is Racial Discrimination at Work?
Racial discrimination in the workplace is illegal, but how do you know if you’ve experienced it? If you have experienced, what are your legal options? What is Racial Discrimination in the Workplace? Federal law and California law protects people from racial discrimination in the workplace. There are several statutes that prohibit employers and other employees from discriminating against another person … Read More
What is LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace?
The state of California has enacted laws to protect members of the LGBT community from discrimination and persecution – and if an employer (prospective, current or past) has violated your rights and treated you unfairly, you could help prevent it from happening again by talking to an LGBT discrimination lawyer in Glendale or Los Angeles. What is LGBT Discrimination in … Read More
What is FLSA?
If you’re an employee in the private sector or you work for the federal, state or local government, you’re most likely covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA. But what is FLSA, and how does it affect you? What is FLSA? FLSA is the Fair Labor Standards Act, and it governs things like: Minimum wage Overtime pay eligibility … Read More
Hostile Work-Environments and Harassment or Discrimination Claims
Everyone in California is familiar with the concept of harassment or discrimination to varying degrees; some forms are so blatant, that everyone knows harassment or discrimination is occurring. However, there are insidious forms of harassment that most people don’t identify – this form of harassment is known as a “hostile work environment.” Unlike sexual harassment claims, in which a plaintiff … Read More
What is Disability Discrimination?
If you’ve been the victim of disability discrimination, you know it’s an awful feeling – but what you may not know is that you could be entitled to financial compensation under federal and state laws. What is Disability Discrimination in the Workplace? Disability discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employer treats a qualified individual with a disability – whether … Read More
5 Fast Facts About Sexual Harassment
Check out these five facts about sexual harassment and learn about possible remedies. You might be surprised at what you learn. Sexual harassment is a type of discrimination – and it’s against the law. It violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and it can come in two forms: … Read More
5 Signs That Someone is Sexually Harassing You
We’ve all strolled into work and heard an off-handed comment – maybe one of a sexual nature, or one that made us uncomfortable in another way that could still qualify as some type of harassment – but how can you tell if someone is sexually harassing you if they’re not blatantly obvious about it? 5 Ways You Can Tell if … Read More
