When looking at job opportunities, one of the most significant factors in determining where you work is your employer's benefits. Paid time off (PTO) is a company policy that combines all types of leave time or time off, such as sick leave and vacation time, into one package. PTO allows employees to use the time
Time is money is an age-old adage that has been vocalized for generations. Our time is valuable and a limited resource, so we must be careful about spending it. When we spend our time working, we finance our current days and future. The COVID-19 pandemic brought many activities to a screeching halt, but many of
According to statistics from Data USA, there are approximately 17.9 million people employed in California. Most of these employees fall into three service categories: cashiers, managers, and retail personnel. Not everyone stays within their chosen field or job forever. If you want to leave your job or you have already left your job, you might
It is likely that you will become sick and need to take time off work at some point during your career. It is estimated that approximately 58% of people between ages eighteen and fifty-eight take sick leave each year. Many people might be surprised to learn that America has no laws in place requiring businesses
Whistleblowing can be a daunting endeavor, especially if you’ve never been involved in this kind of situation before. Being mistreated in the workplace simply for doing the right thing is disheartening, which is why so many people may choose to look the other way. While whistleblowing is noble, it can also come with consequences without
Being victimized by discrimination in the workplace can cause emotional turmoil and lasting mental trauma. After all, no one deserves to work in a hostile environment, or made to feel as though your contributions are less valuable. A discrimination lawsuit is one of the best ways to hold employers accountable. It ensures that you get
Workplace discrimination can be detrimental to employees on all levels. From senior executives to the lowest level workers in an organization, discrimination is disheartening and impacts motivation and morale. Sometimes, filing a workplace discrimination claim is the only way to get your employer’s attention. Blackstone Law understands the severity of this employment issue all too
If you have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, you are not alone. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received 11,497 charges of sexual harassment in 2020 alone. While these numbers are worrisome, they are likely just the tip of the iceberg, as a large percentage of workers do not formally report harassment
Society at large has experienced many changes in the last couple of years. Most of these changes have taken place throughout businesses everywhere, including California, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mask mandates, quarantine, and full shutdowns have impacted businesses in a variety of ways. In response to the pandemic, California has passed new employment laws
Any mother or expectant mother will tell you that the pregnancy term is among the most challenging endeavors a person can face. With all of the doctor visits, medical tests, potential complications, and bodily changes, a pregnant employee faces plenty of concerns. Despite those challenges, pregnancy should be a special time in a woman’s life,
