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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 […]

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated an already existing trend toward remote work, fundamentally changing the way many businesses operate. Even as some companies pull back to more traditional office environments, remote work continues to be a significant part of the employment landscape. Advances in remote work technology are likely to keep this trend growing. These changes […]

Age discrimination is the mistreatment of employees over the age of 40, most commonly seen as refusal to hire and denial of opportunities.  In 1967, the Age Discrimination Employment Act was signed into law, protecting workers 40 and older from discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, and other employment terms. Unfortunately many employers still discriminate against […]

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 […]

Visualize this: you’ve just welcomed a child into your family, a time for joy and bonding. However, upon requesting parental leave, you encounter resistance or experience negative consequences at work. This scenario, known as parental leave retaliation, is unfortunately more common than we would like to admit. It’s an unfavorable measure an employer takes against […]

Every employment law case hinges on two fundamental principles: liability and damages. Liability involves proving that the employer violated the law, requiring effective communication to decision-makers regarding any issues or concerns. Once liability is established, the focus shifts to determining the case’s value. In California, damages typically encompass lost wages and emotional distress. Any actions […]

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 […]

Is your employer retaliating against you? Today, we’re taking a closer look at how to identify the more subtle signs of employee retaliation. Under California labor laws, certain actions are protected from retaliation by employers.  These include whistleblowing, discussing wages,being in a protected class, and union activity. These are activities that employers have traditionally sought […]

In California civil cases involving employee-employer disputes, evidence plays a crucial role in substantiating claims and determining the outcome of the case. Evidence in such cases can generally be categorized into three main types: circumstantial evidence, documentary evidence, and testimony. Circumstantial evidence refers to indirect evidence that implies a fact or event without directly proving […]

Unauthorized workers possess rights under federal and state labor laws, including the entitlement to unpaid wages for work rendered. Despite their immigration status, employees are legally owed compensation for their labor. However, navigating the process of claiming unpaid wages can be complex due to concerns about immigration status. Seeking guidance from a legal professional or […]