Traveling can be time-consuming and costly, especially for employees working in industries and services that require local, national, or global attention. While the idea of traveling and visiting new places can be exciting, it is essential to know if you are entitled to work-related travel time from your California employer. Compensable travel time goes unaccounted
Overtime wages compensate employees for hours worked beyond the set standard. Under both Federal and California law, employers must pay overtime wages to employees that work more than eight hours in a day or a 40-hour work week. Failure to pay overtime wages is unlawful. If you are not compensated for your overtime hours, you
As you enter the workforce in California, or if you have been in the workforce for some time, you may be wondering what California wage and hour laws protect you as an employee. It is critical to understand your legal rights should your employer violate the California wage and hour laws. If you believe your
Being terminated by an employer is an emotional experience, especially under false accusations. When someone at your company lies about your honesty, integrity, or behavior and their accusations cost you your position, it is essential that you consult an experienced attorney to assess your legal options. Depending on the circumstances of your termination, a skilled
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
