Walmart, a retail titan spanning over 10,500 stores across 19 countries, boasts a workforce of 2.2 million individuals and proudly upholds a zero discrimination policy. However, over the years since the implementation of equal employment laws in the 1950s, concerning patterns of discrimination have surfaced against employees who identify as female, disabled, minorities, and parents. […]

For decades, salary was one of the forbidden topics to discuss at work. It was considered impolite to ask or discuss wages – your own or other people’s – because money can be a touchy subject when people are making a different amount. However, where there is darkness, wrongdoing can be hidden. Behind that shield […]

When it comes to defamation, few people are in a more powerful position than your employer. The word your employer is often used to judge a person’s professional work capabilities, performance, and even ethics. Employers engage in performance reviews, have the power to write up employees for misconduct and pass on information that could permanently […]

ou have the right to both a career and a family life. However, many workplaces, managers, or teams suddenly turn hostile as soon as they become aware of an employee pregnancy. Many pregnant women are astounded the first time they encounter pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. However, you might be surprised just how common pregnancy […]

Most associate the term “wage theft” with unpaid wages. This is certainly true, but it’s not the whole story. Denial of employee benefits is another form of wage theft, one that employers get away with all too often. If your employer is denying you the ability to take paid leave or access to any benefits […]

Overtime is a natural protection built into modern labor laws.  Employers who demand long hours from their employees must also accept the financial cost of paying time-and-a-half  for every minute over 8 hours each day and 40 hours each week. In reverse, employees willing to put in those long hours reap the reward with a […]

California Right to Disconnect — What is it? California has recently proposed a new labor law: The Right to Disconnect. While employers may object, this law could mean digital freedom for workers across the golden state. It is meant to be the answer for workers that need personal time, mental space, and the ability to sleep, make […]

In California, employees who are wrongfully terminated from their job may have grounds to file a lawsuit against their employer seeking compensation for damages. Wrongful termination occurs when an individual has been fired from their job for reasons that violate state or federal law, such as discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. This is a comprehensive guide […]

Unlawful firing of an employee is an action where an employer terminates the employment of an employee without good cause. Another name for unlawful firing is wrongful termination. California employees are legally protected from unlawful firing by both state and federal laws. In some cases, staff may get fired inappropriately for little or no reason at […]

Have you experienced poor treatment in your place of work? Were you suddenly terminated without a valid reason directly related to your work performance and/or your ability to perform your job? If so, you might have been wrongfully terminated. Depending on the details surrounding your termination, you may have grounds to take legal action against […]