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 […]

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 […]