Wrongful Termination: Fired For Requesting Maternity Leave
Earlier this month, a complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Cisco Systems Inc. by a woman alleging she was subjected to wrongful termination after she requested maternity leave in advance. The complaint was filed by Diane Woodruff on June 24 alleging a violation of the Family […]
Am I An Employee Or Independent Contractor?
There are various reasons why being an employee or an independent contractor can be beneficial to both parties involved. There are other circumstances where the one being paid to perform work is at a disadvantage when classified as an independent contractor. The misclassified worker will likely not be compensated at a higher rate for any […]
Minimum Wage Set To Increase To $15 per hour
In April, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB3 into law. The new law increases California’s minimum wage each year until it reaches $15 per hour. This increase applies to employers with at least 26 employees on January 1, 2022. This makes for the highest statewide minimum wage in the United States. New York enacted a similar […]