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Retaliation by an employer generally occurs when an employee is disciplined or otherwise treated unfairly because they engaged in any number of legally protected activities. These activities could include reporting workplace misconduct, filing a discrimination...
Giving two weeks' notice before leaving a job has become widespread. Yet, what if you would rather get out of there sooner? Perhaps you have a better offer from an employer wanting you to start immediately. Or maybe you just cannot bear the thought of returning to...
If you are an employee in California and wondering how your pregnancy affects your employment status, benefits or workplace accommodations, it's essential to understand the policies that support you during this time. Under California law, your employer is prohibited...
It is widely accepted that the construction industry is one of the most dangerous sectors for workers. Every year, over 1000 people lose their lives in construction-related accidents. Many more workers suffer serious injuries. What are some of the most common...
Any job loss can prove to be a financial and personal setback. People often take terminations quite personally. They may also struggle to afford basic expenses until they find a new job elsewhere. Given that California is an at-will employment state, people often...
Workplace harassment can come in many forms. Employees may be harassed because of their sexual preference, gender, race, culture, religion or disability, for example. Employees could face threats, subtle discrimination or be stalked or attacked because of their...
If your employer no longer wants you around, they need to think carefully about what they do next. If you are on an at-will contract, they can usually just cancel it. The exception would be if their motive for wanting you gone is discriminatory. If you have a contract...
For years, you’ve worked well at your job and gotten positive feedback from your coworkers. Management always seems to be happy with the job that you do and you don’t have serious conflicts with any of your coworkers. Things seem to be going well. But then things...
Sexual harassment is an unwelcome behavior in the workplace targeted at an individual because of their sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. Both men and women can experience sexual harassment, and individuals of any gender can be perpetrators. A report from...
An employee is someone who works for an employer. The employer instructs what the worker does. In turn, the employee is paid for their work and may be eligible for some benefits. Employers may steal wages and take away rights from their workers by misclassifying them....