Types of consumer fraud
As consumers, we have many responsibilities and also have rights. This is excellent news because the law protects us from many hazards. In California, the most common risk for a consumer is fraud. Fraud is the action of deceptive, illegal, or unethical practices from businesses or corporations that harm consumers. Some examples are false advertising, […]
Work conditions for blind people – Blindness Awareness Month
Blindness is considered a disability. For employees in California, it means that this physical condition can not discriminate against them. During October, Blindness Awareness Month is dedicated to bringing a heightened focus on the challenges that blind people face in their everyday activities, especially in their jobs. Eye injuries or diseases are widespread; according to […]
What should you do if you aren’t getting legally required breaks?
First, if you aren’t allowed to take legally required breaks, or you’re required to work through your breaks without getting paid, contact your lawyer. Your lawyer would help you understand the laws of your state. In these cases, the laws change in every state. If you work in California, you should know your rights. Under […]
All about Misclassification
Did you know misclassification can lead to improper pay, lost benefits, tax implications, and unpaid overtime hours worked? But do you know what misclassification is? Employee misclassification is the practice of labeling workers as independent contractors when they are actually employees. This allows employers to avoid paying unemployment benefits and other taxes to workers, and […]
What actions constitute discrimination?
In California, employers can not discriminate based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or marital status. Also, other types of discrimination include sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), gender, gender identity or expression, age (40 and older), sexual orientation, or military or veteran status. Additionally, employers […]
What is a Qui Tam Lawsuit?
According to California’s Law, a Qui tam lawsuit is a whistleblowing case where the whistleblower (or “relator”) may receive a reward if government funds are recovered. In addition, the False Claims Act allows anyone to file a lawsuit against anyone intentionally defrauding the government. This law was passed in 1987. The False Claims Act allows […]
How much do you know about tips?
The rules about what counts as a tip, how much your employer must pay you, and whether you have to contribute to a tip pool depend on the laws in your state and can be a bit complicated. Below we explain how tipping works in California. In California as in many other states it is […]
Do you know 5 of the most common signs of sexual harassment?
Sexually harassing behavior may not be clear. Therefore, most employees find it difficult to determine if they are being sexually harassed. It is clear that the person who suffers from the harassment perceives that something is wrong and they always suffer discomfort. Anyone who has experienced sexual harassment in the workplace knows how stressful and […]
Key California Requirements Impacting Time Off
When most people think of job theft or unfair working conditions, they only think of unfair pay. Most employees don’t realize that theft can also be non-recognition of days off, overtime, breaks, etc. . In order to identify if you are suffering any injustice at work, you need to know what benefits you deserve from […]
