Fake Sales in California Department Stores Trigger a Customer Class Action
It seems like department stores will do anything to get more purchases, but recently several California stores have taken the cake with downright fraud. Everyone loves a sale, and the department stores know that. There’s nothing like the feeling of getting a beautiful blouse or a useful appliance for more than 10% off the listing […]
Defining Work Uniforms (And Why It Matters)
Many businesses require employees to wear uniforms on the job. This can include everything from simple shirt-and-pants combos to a more complicated style of uniform that specifically shows off the company’s style. Uniforms have plenty of value. They create a sense of ownership in the company, set employees apart from customers throughout the store, and […]
Salon or Spa Worker? You Should Get Paid For Rest And Recovery Periods
In 2015, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 1513, and it went into effect on January 1, 2016. And wow, were the owners of salons and spas in for a surprise. You see, hair stylists and massage therapists have traditionally been paid by the job, with part of the price of the service going to the […]
How to Tell If I Am An Employee or an Independent Contractor
Often times when you land a job, you are just happy to be hired and not so much concerned with what your status is with them so much as the size of your paycheck. However, there are huge differences between if your employer refers to your as an “employee” versus if they just call you […]
How Sexual Abuse Fosters Culturally
It seems like today’s media climate, whether one is a Democrat, Independent, or Republican, is reflecting some out-dated viewpoints that favor a cultural viewpoint about dominance. Our political scandals involve apologizing for sexual harassment as “locker room talk” and hosts of media CEOs faced litigation for sexual harassment. When political leadership and their legal teams […]
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Classification for Workers in California
Although there are labor laws in California designed to shield workers from unfair conditions, misclassification of work status remains a widespread problem that leaves many workers unable to benefit from the state’s rules and regulations. Many workers in the state are incorrectly labeled as either an exempt or non-exempt employee, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation […]
What California Workers Need to Know About Employee Misclassification
When you believe you’re being cheated of benefits at work, such as not being paid properly or being denied pay for overtime, meals and rest breaks, you can easily suffer financially as well as become discouraged on your job. Sometimes, the reason for these injustices is because workers have been misclassified by their employers, meaning […]
Your Guide To False Advertising
Lying about services or products to scam money off of people is as old as the hills. It cheats people out of their hard earned money and generally drives the cost of living up. Consequently, most states have had some type of regulations against false advertising since the 1910’s, and the FTC has national jurisdiction […]
What Do Investor Fraud Victims Have In Common
The rise of technology that makes it easier for scammers to reach people and more people making financial decisions on their own is allowing investment fraudsters to have a field day. The FTC reported in their 2016 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book that they had 1.3 million complaints related to fraud in 2016, which made […]
Sexual Harassment: When Is It Time to Contact a Lawyer
Sexual harassment is rampant in many workplace environments–even environments that should be considered “safe.” You should never have to be uncomfortable at work due to a coworker’s off-color jokes or continuing pursuit of you even after you’ve let them know that their behavior is making you uncomfortable. Unfortunately, getting rid of the negative behavior isn’t […]
