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California law offers relatively thorough protections for employees. Workers who don't understand their rights may fail to notice when companies violate them. They may also have unrealistic expectations about how a company should treat them. For example, employees...
As an employee, you have access to various workplace facilities, equipment and devices. Your employer may implement monitoring measures to ensure the security of company resources, maintain productivity and comply with legal requirements. The California Privacy Rights...
Tesla Inc. has recently settled a lawsuit brought forward by a former employee who alleged severe sexual harassment at the company's Fremont, California, assembly plant. This case is one of several claims suggesting a workplace environment where harassment was not...
When truck accidents occur, the aftermath of these collisions tends to be catastrophic. When trucks are involved in accidents, the consequences are often severe, not only for the truck driver involved but also for passengers, pedestrians and drivers of other...
With all the high-profile cases being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court lately, one that can affect millions of Americans went under the radar – even though it was a rare unanimous decision. The decision will make it easier for employees to file discrimination claims...
Workplace retaliation is a vice that promotes fear and stifles open communication; it seeks to gag employees and undermine their rights. However, employees in California are protected against such practices through robust legal frameworks that empower them to speak up...
In recent years, work life and personal life have become increasingly intertwined. With more employees able to work remotely, their managers often communicate with them via phone call, text or email. What if you have a boss who works, or at least thinks about work,...
Car accidents are traumatic events that can leave you confused and wondering what to do. These can become even more complicated when multiple vehicles are involved. For example, if two cars hit you on the road, who is liable for the accident? Unfortunately, these...
Many employers expect you to give notice before you quit. As a general rule, they ask for two weeks' notice. This may not be directly stated, but it’s very common and many employers just assume they will get it. But is it actually required? For instance, maybe your...
Overtime laws are critical to labor regulations because they help to ensure workers are fairly compensated for extended hours beyond their standard workweek. In California, these laws are designed to protect employees by mandating additional pay for hours worked over...