You have a right to go to work each day in California without facing the threat of harassment, and there may be certain protections available to you if someone does subject you to harassment in the workplace. However, the strength of your case depends on your ability...
Redondo Beach California Employment Law Blog
What is at-will employment?
When you get a job, most of the time, it is through at-will employment. The only time you are not entering into an at-will employment agreement is when you have a contract that sets the terms of employment. California Legislative Information explains that at-will...
If you are over 40, carefully review your severance agreement
A severance agreement is a contract between you and your employer that compensates you for certain limitations on your post-employment life. If you are a departing employee aged 40 or older, the severance agreement must contain specific content in order to be...
How could I tell if a new employer misclassified my position?
When you start a new job, your employer must retrieve a certain amount of personal information about you. As described by the IRS, new hires need to complete a W-4 form so employers know how much tax to withhold from their paychecks. To add you to a company's payroll,...
Requirements for a quid pro quo sexual harassment claim
Federal and California statutes protect employees from harassment by their employers. Quid pro quo sexual harassment may be subtle. It is different from other forms of harassment and is often viewed as bribery or another action that may hide in a hostile work...
What are signs of discrimination in employee testing?
You want to do all you can to convince an employer that you are the right person for the job you are applying for. However, some employers do not consider candidates only on qualifications and act contrary to federal law by excluding applicants based on race, color,...
Are contractors protected against sex harassment in California?
You have a right to a workplace that is free from harassment. This holds true regardless of whether you are a formal employee, an independent contractor or another type of worker. California’s sexual harassment laws include statutory protections for numerous types of...
Are you eligible for overtime pay?
When employers miscategorize you like a salaried worker instead of an hourly worker, you do not receive payment for overtime hours. This can have a significant impact on your income, but it can be difficult to determine whether your employer has classified you...
What do you know about documenting workplace harassment?
Mistreated workers may not know whether they have a harassment case. Gathering evidence protects their rights and helps them understand their situation. Chron explains how to prove workplace harassment. Employees deserve to know how to hold offenders responsible for...
Components of employer retaliation
The law protects your right to complain about workplace discrimination. If your employer fires you or takes any other adverse employment action against you or people close to you because of this, it is an act of retaliation, which is also against the law. According to...
