Californians should be prepared for the inevitable changes that come with the dawn of a new year. For hourly workers, there has been a glimmer of good news in the form of an increased minimum wage for 2022. While that is a positive, it does not always mean that...
Month: January 2022
What rights does California law offer to pregnant workers?
Pregnant women have a lot on their mind, especially if things do not go as expected. While you can anticipate needing to go to regular prenatal appointments complications can occur such as severe morning sickness or the need to go on bed rest. This can make it...
The basics on tipping laws in California
Many people in California work in the service industry. They may be servers, bartenders, hosts, hair stylists and more. These workers often depend heavily on their tips to supplement their wages. Tips, referred to as “gratuity” under California law, include money paid...
Understanding wrongful termination
As an employee’s career progresses, sometimes he or she finds a great fit and stays for years without incident. In other situations, he or she may be terminated without warning and not know what to do next. If the employee is fired for an illegal reason, it is called...
An overview of anti-harassment training
There are so many items employers have on their to-do lists, like payroll, meetings and answering what seems like a never-ending stream of emails. It can be hard to know how to prioritize it all. One of the most important items on the list should be anti-harassment...