How an Employee Class Action Begins – Part 2 of 2
[Continued from Part 1] Welcome back to the second half of our two-part article on how start a class action lawsuit against your employer. Last time we talked about how most class actions start with one person who decides not to take a violation of their employee rights lying down. Over time, they realize there […]
How an Employee Class Action Begins – Part 1 of 2
There is no legal minimum to the number of people who can form a class-action suit against their employer or a larger organization, but it usually takes 40 or more wronged individuals to make a strong case and have your case accepted. The question is: When should you start seriously considering a class action lawsuit […]
More Tips for Temporary Workers in California
Many people find that temporary jobs can be a great opportunity. They can be a way for unemployed people to earn money while they look for their next job. They are also great for people who are not quite sure what they want to do next. It allows them to earn an income while figuring […]
Tips for Temporary Workers in California
Temporary jobs can be a great opportunity for many people. If you are unemployed and need a great way to earn a paycheck, you might be able to take on temporary jobs until you find something more permanent. Maybe you don’t know exactly what you want to do and a temporary job will allow you […]
Deductions And Compensation: What’s Legal
A general principle of the work world is that you should be paid fairly. That means that you are compensated for anything that is part of your job and that money shouldn’t be taken out of your paycheck willy-nilly. Knowing exactly what that covers is critical to defending your rights in the workplace. Fortunately, the […]
Trafficking in Human Beings for Labor in Jobs Nobody Wants
The physical and emotional despair that drives people to immigrate into the United States illegally creates an environment of vulnerability and abuse. War and driven populations of migrants add to the problem. Further restricting the borders to stop individual illegal crossing can serve to encourage an illegal underground industry which operates by claiming secret routes and […]
A Closer Look At The Modern Slavery That Persists In US Restaurants
Immigrants from nations like Guatemala, Mexico, and China often head to America in hopes of securing gainful employment and becoming legal citizens. These dreams do not always come true. Many of these immigrants find themselves being smuggled into the country. From there, they are made to work long, grueling shifts in the food industry. They […]
What Does “At-Will” Employment Mean?
Every American worker is entitled to Amendment 5 of the U.S. Constitution. “…No person shall be…deprived of life, liberty, or property.” It also applies to the terms of employment. This means that your employer has a duty to not infringe upon the standards of treatment to which every American has a right. Beyond sentiment, many of California’s […]
Dealing with Complaints in the Workplace: Know Your Rights When You are an Employee
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What Does Age Discrimination Look Like?
As a study reported on by the San Francisco Chronicle reported, people over 40 can find rampant age discrimination in the workplace. The study found that they are not hired as often, but that is not where the discrimination ends. Companies will sometimes try to maneuver older employees out of the workforce or favor younger workers for […]
