Criminal charges can significantly impact some of the most crucial elements of our life. Though you are not imprisoned, your reputation, relationships, and employment status can be harmed because of a criminal charge. Even a pending criminal charge can have a negative impact on your job and career prospects. California state law protects certain aspects
Although California is one of the first states in which it is recreationally and medically legal to use marijuana, legal protections for employees are vague. Medical marijuana users may still be protected under California employment laws in some instances of wrongful termination, but it is best to consult a knowledgeable California employment law attorney for
Annually, workplace discrimination is reported by the thousands, either through a management-approved process or through legal action. However, there are a lot of cases that go unreported due to fear of what may happen once an employee reports workplace discrimination. With the many federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based on sex, race, religion, gender,
It can be thrilling to start a family while working. Many people have goals for their careers and their families, and they manage to reach them both despite the challenges. Despite this, many people who become pregnant while in the workforce experience discrimination. Whenever a woman is mistreated at work because she is pregnant, giving
The job search is a long and arduous process. When looking for a new job, you will most likely fill out hundreds of applications, go through multiple rounds of interviews, and only see the light at the end of the tunnel if you get an offer. While employers can control what kind of candidate they
The workplace can be an intimidating environment. You are surrounded by colleagues with whom you must get along and possibly even make happy to succeed and advance. This mindset can create an environment where people are more likely to take advantage of others. Sexual harassment in the workplace is a terrible experience. It can make
A California employer typically runs a background check on a new hire. The purpose of this check is meant to ensure that the individual in question has no past issues that might pose a risk to the company and those working for it. As a skilled California employment law firm, Blackstone Law has worked with
California has stringent laws for non-exempt employees where meal and rest breaks are concerned. Employers must abide by these legal requirements regarding the amount of time extended to employees and the number of times in a shift that they must be provided with a chance to eat and rest. Exempt employees, including executives, managers, sales
Age discrimination is as significant an issue as other forms of discrimination in the workplace. It is not more acceptable to discriminate against individuals for their age than to do so considering additional factors, including race, sexuality, or ability. Yet, it happens more than you might think. This is especially true for older individuals who
Workplace retaliation takes on many forms. Employees who have offended a supervisor’s sensibilities can find themselves shut out of social events. Alternatively, retaliation can take the form of a demotion or suspicious termination. Some employees may even be blackballed after leaving a particular company. No matter what a person’s role in their place of employment
