You should never have to choose between keeping your job and dealing with sexual harassment. In California, employees who are victims of sexual harassment in the workplace have the right to file a claim or lawsuit against their employer as long as the incident occurred within the statute of limitations (the time period in which […]

When it comes to employment law, the terms discrimination and harassment often get used interchangeably. Both of these are forms of illegal and unacceptable workplace behavior, but they are actually two separate acts. As such, they are handled differently and have different legal ramifications. In this article, we’ll break down the key differences between discrimination and harassment. As […]

No, an employer should not reduce your hours simply because you are injured. However, if your injury prevents you from performing your job duties, your employer must explore reasonable accommodations. This involves an interactive process to identify alternative positions or roles that allow you to work the same number of hours. Only if no suitable […]

Sexual harassment in any form is illegal. What many people don’t know is that there are different forms of sexual harassment. One form that is not discussed often enough is known as quid pro quo sexual harassment. It is, unfortunately, common in our society, and it is something that needs to be addressed from a […]

In California, employers can indeed be held responsible for third-party sexual harassment incidents. This means they’re obligated to ensure a safe and harassment-free workplace, even if the harassment comes from customers, clients, or other third parties. Failing to address such situations appropriately can lead to legal liability, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures to prevent […]

Going to work is not always fun or easy, but it is each employer’s legal obligation to provide their employees with a safe, harassment-free workplace. If you have reported disturbing behavior to your supervisor or human resources department in the past, and they have not corrected the harassing behavior internally, you may have a hostile […]

When personal injury cases arise, one of the ways to make them go away as soon as possible is through -out -of court settlements. Out -of -court settlements occur when the attorneys of the plaintiff and the defendant agree to pay a certain amount (as agreed by the two attorneys) to the plaintiff rather than […]

As our population ages, many of us must face the possibility of long-term nursing care for either ourselves, our parents, or even our friends. It is a tough decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, and when you do, you expect the best care possible. Unfortunately, many nursing homes in California fail […]

Employees are often unsure of what constitutes paid travel time and what falls under unpaid commuting time, and rightfully so as the specifics of which is which can be confusing. When you work in a position where the line is blurred, it is possible that you are leaving money behind, simply by not knowing exactly […]

Most California employees are entitled to overtime pay unless they are exempt employees, who typically work in salaried positions — who are not paid an hourly wage. The State of California has strict overtime wage and hour laws that must be followed by employers. When they are not, either by their misunderstanding of the laws […]