Tag Archives: Employment Law
Preventing Unlawful Retaliation Claims in the Workplace
In the State of California, workplace retaliation occurs when an employer’s unlawful actions, or knowing permitting unlawful actions, by punishing a worker who has filed a complaint, aided in an official police investigation, or reported an illegal activity. California has a strong public policy over the protection of workers against workplace retaliation. Unfortunately, this… Read More »
California’s Maternity Leave and New Parent Leave Act
In many states, new parents will need to rely on the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act in order to obtain time off work for their adjustments as new parents. In California, however, laws regarding pregnancy and parental leave are among the greatest in the nation. California’s New Parent Leave Act Starting this year,… Read More »
Different Types of Employment Harassment and How to Defend Your Rights as an Employer
There are many different forms of workplace harassment. With the many different interpretations, it could be difficult for even HR personnel to easily identify the signs. With careful understanding, however, workers can identify the most common forms of workplace discrimination, which could help to minimize the persecution. Discriminatory Harassment Every form of workplace discrimination… Read More »
File a Wage and Hour Complaint in the State of California
In California, an employee can enforce his or her wage and hour rights by filing a complaint through the California Superior Court, Federal District Court, or directly with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement depending on various circumstances including the type of claims being asserted and whether there is an employment arbitration agreement. The… Read More »
Identifying Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
A person who has experienced sexual harassment in the workplace will know that the feeling can be extremely uncomfortable and can present a multitude of internal and external complications. Depression, feeling anxious to return to work, and humiliation are some of the repercussions of undergoing an event that involved sexual harassment in the workplace…. Read More »
Worker Misclassification: How the Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court Case Can Affect You As An Employer
As an employer, it is important to understand that there are strict laws that serve to protect your rights and the rights of your employees. While there are certain laws that will serve to protect employers and employees, these laws can be complex and require that you, as the employer, follow certain guidelines. Further,… Read More »