What Are Workplace Discrimination and Harassment, and What Can Employees Do About Them?
Both federal and California laws specifically prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace. For example, under California law, employers cannot discriminate against workers on the basis of several protected categories, including “race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, or sexual orientation”. Harassment, that is, offering […]
Legalized Marijuana and California Workplaces: What You Need To Know About The New Law
If you’re over the age of 21 and a California resident, it’s now legal for you to possess and use up to an ounce of marijuana for recreational purposes — no medical card required. It’s important to understand that this new law basically changes nothing when it comes to the employment policies of businesses, however. […]
5 New California Employment Laws for 2017
The laws which govern employment in California are complex and constantly changing, a fact that represents a significant challenge for human resource professionals and workers in the golden state. According to the California Chamber of Congress, the legal requirements regarding issues ranging from sexual harassment to worker’s compensation to whistle blowing and employment discrimination “can be […]
Recover Your Unpaid Overtime Wages
Hard work can feel good, but not when you are not rightfully compensated. California state law protects workers by regulating how workers are paid when working overtime and extended work weeks. The overtime laws in California are very clear-cut: You are entitled to time-and-a-half pay for any hours over eight hours in a day and […]