Employment Law Do I Qualify for Overtime Wages in California? September 6, 2021Blackstone Law3 min read Overtime wages are meant to compensate workers for working hours beyond what is normally called for. Overtime wages are one and a half times—or double under certain conditions—the regular rate of pay that the worker receives. If you find
Employment Law What Should I Do If I Suspect My Employer Is Conducting Illegal Activity? August 17, 2021Blackstone Law3 min read As an employee of a company, you see a lot of what goes on behind the scenes. Just as much as a company’s leadership has a duty to maintain an ethical work environment, employees
Employment Law What Is Considered a Hostile Work Environment in California? August 11, 2021Blackstone Law3 min read In America, the average person will spend 90,000 hours of their life working. With so much time spent in the workplace, you should feel safe and happy going into work each day. Unfortunately, when workplace harassment or bullying
Employment Law Identifying Harassment or Discrimination in the Workplace August 4, 2021Blackstone Law4 min read The workplace should be a safe space for employees where they feel comfortable working with their colleagues and managers. There is no place for harassment or discrimination of any kind at a business, and leadership should establish policies and guidelines
Employment Law Is It Legal to Be Paid Less Than Minimum Wage in California? July 16, 2021Blackstone Law3 min read Whether you are getting your first job or starting a new one, it is essential to know that what your new employer is paying you is not only fair but legal. The minimum wage is
Employment Law California Supreme Court Announces Meal and Rest Period Premiums Must Be Paid at the “Regular Rate of Pay” July 9, 2021Blackstone Law3 min read California’s meal and rest break premium laws have always been a little confusing. Now, with the most recent California Supreme Court ruling, those laws are a little more clear.
Employment Law Can I Be Fired for Reporting Harassment or Discrimination in California? June 4, 2021Blackstone Law3 min read In California, everyone has a right to employment, regardless of their gender identity, skin color, or even their religious views. Unfortunately, many employees are subjected to harassment in the workplace for their appearance, beliefs, and other
