This blog is a continuation of the Employment Law FAQ series. Click on the links to read Part 1 and Part 2. What Are California's Requirements for Wages, Overtime Pay, Breaks, and Vacation? Whether you’re working by the hour, by commission, or by piece rate, your employer must pay you at least the equivalent of [...]
This blog is a continuation of the Employment Law FAQ series. If you would like to read Part 1 of the series, click here. What Classes, or Characteristics, Are Protected by Law? In all 50 states, federal law protects the following classes, or characteristics, from employment discrimination: Race Color National origin Religion Sex (including pregnancy, [...]
What Are Employee Rights in California? Like most of us, you work for a living. You show up on time, perform your duties according to company standards, and you clock out. Occasionally, you work later when there’s a looming deadline. You do all this because you need money for rent, groceries, and other necessities, as [...]
No matter your sex or gender, you have the right to work in a safe and comfortable environment free from harassment of all forms, including sexual harassment. Sexual harassment comes in many forms: unwanted sexual advances, lewd comments and jokes, and nonconsensual physical contact. If you have experienced sexual harassment of any kind, and your [...]
