California largely uses the ABC test to classify workers as employees or independent contractors under the state’s labor code, unemployment code and the Industrial Welfare Commission. However, certain situations exist in which the test does not apply. As a worker in...
Redondo Beach California Employment Law Blog
How should I address sexual harassment at work?
You hear a lot about sexual harassment in the news these days, and it seems like the tide is shifting away from a society that accepts such behaviors as part of the status quo. However, many people are still unfortunate victims of harassment at their places of work....
What qualifies as workplace discrimination?
Workplace and employment decisions should occur based solely on an employee’s work performance. Work performance can include their work product as well as their ability to perform as a member of a team. Personality and productivity are both important. Workplace...
Wrongful termination based on a medical condition
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers cannot discriminate against or fire workers who have a physical or mental impairment. As noted by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the ADA also prohibits discriminating against employees...
Are there different types of workplace harassment?
While there is an emphasis these days on creating inclusive, welcoming workplaces, harassment is still a far too common issue. As explained by Business News Daily, harassment is also not always easy to define. In fact, many victims are wholly unaware that it is...
Sexual harassment affects men, too
The majority of sexual harassment claims filed across California and the United States come from women. However, men are not immune to this type of treatment. Studies show that men experience workplace sexual harassment far more than many people think – and likely far...
Does sexual harassment occur in health care?
Sexual harassment can happen in any industry and even medical professionals may experience this kind of treatment. People may not always take action if they do not understand the options that are available to them. According to U.S. News and World Report, a 2018...
Can you be bullied at work?
As much as we like to think we leave issues like bullying behind us in high school, this is not always the case. In fact, bullying at the workplace is a rampant issue that can result in harassment or even discrimination. Knowing that it is possible, the next thing to...
Working off-the-clock: 3 Questions about wage theft
Does your boss pay you for all the time that you work? If you are someone who works in the food and service industry or similar kinds of low-wage positions in the United States, you may be one of countless Americans who face labor law violations from their employers...
How the IRS views employees vs. independent contractors
Flexibility is one of the primary perks of being an independent contractor in California. You likely work on a project basis and determine your own hours. However, if the company imposes job-related control that removes the flexibility, reclassification may be...
