As a California worker or employer, when you think of workplace discrimination, you probably think of discrimination based on things like race, age or sex. While it is true that these are common forms of discrimination, national origin discrimination is another type...
What is a split shift premium?
California workers may sometimes be required to work a split shift. The term “split shift” refers to a work schedule that includes an unpaid break period that is longer than the usual lunch or rest period. Under California law, workers who work a split shift may be...
Are your business interests threatened by employment litigation?
Business leaders in companies throughout California – from small businesses to large – work hard every day to put their companies in a position to succeed. The last few years in particular have probably been more challenging than many of those business leaders have...
What do you need to know about wrongful termination?
Many of our readers in California have heard the term “at-will” employment and, in some cases, they probably believe that this means an employer can fire an employee for any reason – or no reason at all. This isn’t exactly correct. As with most laws, there are...
Pregnancy discrimination is common
Most employees and employers know that workplace discrimination exists, and most, often focus on those discriminatory practices most in the news, race, sex, religious, etc. However, what many may not realize is that pregnancy discrimination is common, especially now...
What happens after you file an EEOC charge?
You finally did it. You filed the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charge against your Santa Monica, California, employer, possibly on the advice of counsel or even with the help of one. Now what? EEOC Public Portal First, you can track your...
Companies and employees can use ADR at the EEOC
As readers of this blog know, we often post about illegal workplace discrimination. And, for those familiar with courtroom dramas, they may think that all illegal workplace discrimination cases are resolved through elaborate and protracted litigation. However, this is...
Pregnancy discrimination is common
In the past few years, the most talked about type of workplace discrimination is probably disability- and race-based discrimination. However, what many may not realize is that pregnancy discrimination is actually also rather common as many do not even realize they are...
Know the facts on age discrimination in the workplace
Workers in California want to be respected and given fair opportunities and employers generally want to make sure they do not discriminate against their employees. Unfortunately, sometimes, workplace discrimination occurs, including age discrimination. What is age...
What are California’s wage and hour laws for hourly employees?
As a worker in California, you deserve to be paid at least the minimum wage, and your employer wants to abide by the law and pay their workers what they owe them. Therefore, it is important for both parties to understand California’s minimum wage laws, tipping laws,...