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
Hurt feelings are no excuse for workplace retaliation. Employees who feel they have endured workplace retaliation can bring their concerns to a California employment law attorney. Together they can assess the office conditions the employee works in. If it appears an employee suffered from a wrongful action on the part of a supervisor or peer,
Sexual harassment cases put victims under a significant amount of stress. These cases can grow even more complicated when they invoke quid pro quo. This kind of sexual harassment often puts the person who reports it in an uncomfortable position, especially if the accused opts to retaliate. Fortunately, no one has to go into a
The vaccines created to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic represent the combined effort of hundreds of scientists. How these vaccines are legislated, however, remains to be seen. Across the United States, businesses and government institutions alike have questioned how private citizens may be expected to interact with vaccine mandates. There are several institutions that already
A person’s pregnancy is cause for celebration. Unfortunately, pregnancy stereotypes can lead some employers throughout California to react negatively to these announcements. Employers who act on outdated beliefs can make pregnant employees feel less welcomed at work. The mistreatment of pregnant individuals is known in civil courts as pregnancy discrimination. Anyone who feels that they
The final weeks of a person’s pregnancy can be as terrifying as they are exciting. Everyone wants the birth to go well. However, there are some circumstances in which doctors may need to perform a C-section for the health of both the baby and the mother. However, C-sections can make the matter of maternity leave
Working from home has been a valuable resource in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people have found that they can do their job more efficiently at home, but others recognize the value of working in person. Employees who do not have a dedicated workspace or cannot work effectively from home may feel more
