If you or a loved one suffered at the hands of a domestic abuser, you do not have to cope with the event at work. Victims of violence, assault, stalking and other crimes that cause mental and physical injury do not have to go to work while healing. Likewise, immediate...
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Does my employer have to pay me for breaks?
California is a very worker-friendly place. One of the employment laws ensures you get break periods during your work day. The mandated breaks also require that your employer pays you, but there are details about this you should understand. Basic rule The basic rule...
3 ways to prove workplace gaslighting
Working with difficult individuals can exhaust you and deplete your workplace energy, which leaves little time to ensure the quality of your work, especially when a fellow employee tries to gaslight you. Gaslighting, according to NBC News, makes you feel as if some...
Can co-worker chats threaten your workplace security?
With the advent of new technology and the continued integration of digital workplaces into the current work environment, it is no surprise that unique technology-based problems have begun. Chats and messaging features are one new component that digital technology has...
What compensation can you seek for wage theft?
Wage theft, where employers fail to pay workers what they are due under federal and state law, is a big problem in California. In fact, according to reporting from KQED, California workers brought more than 17,000 wage theft claims in 2021 alone. These claims added up...
3 myths about employee misclassification
As an employee, you have certain rights such as minimum wage, workers' compensation, medical leave and overtime. If you are an independent contractor, you do not necessarily have grounds to claim these rights. Some employers misclassify employees as independent...