In California and throughout the United States, workplace harassment is a frequent topic of conversation and source for complaints. Part of this is due to the prevalence of the behavior; part of it is due to employees feeling emboldened to complain when they are...
How does the ‘Silenced No More’ act impact worker rights?
A common problem faced by workers in California when they have been confronted with employment law violations such as harassment or discrimination is the fear of reprisal for reporting it. Part of that is having a non-disclosure or non-disparagement agreement. These...
Classifying workers as independent contractors
It’s important that workers are classified correctly as employees or as independent contractors. Employees are protected by wage and hour laws, minimum wage requirements, overtime, rest breaks and overtime rules. Independent contractors may not have those protections....