When employees discover their employer has exploited them thanks to loose employee classification, it makes sense that those employees might want rapid justice. However, many cases take months or even years to resolve. FreightWaves reports how several drivers claimed...
Workplace bullying creates a difficult and stressful experience that can take a toll on your mental and physical health. Bullying or discrimination at work can even affect your job performance. By speaking up, keeping a record and knowing your rights and options, you...
Sexual harassment is an unfortunate reality in many California industries, and your chances of falling victim to it are higher if you are a female. When someone in your place of employment does harass you in a sexual manner, you may be able to strengthen a subsequent...
While you run the risk of facing sexual harassment in any California work environment, research shows that women face higher rates of sexual harassment in some fields than in others. In general, sexual harassment is often more common in male-dominated industries, and...
Regardless of your gender, racial background or age, you deserve to have your rights as an employee respected at your place of work. Sadly, discrimination occurs far too frequently, and it is important to take a look at age discrimination if you are approaching or...
“Write-ups” are very common in some companies. Essentially, if an employer believes that a worker has not performed the duties of their job, they may add a write-up to the employee’s file marking the perceived transgression. In most cases, the employer will say that...
Sexual harassment in the workplace can have a devastating emotional and even financial impact on victims. If you experience sexual harassment at work and go through all the proper channels within the company to stop it to no avail, you still have legal options. When...
The gig economy has exploded in popularity in recent years, with many individuals opting to be their own bosses. Indeed, according to the Pew Research Center, there were nearly 10 million gig workers in the U.S. at the end of 2021. Still, there are a few drawbacks...
Leaving a job, whether your employer terminated you or if you are doing so of your own volition, is a stressful time. It is important that you take all steps to protect yourself during this process and make a smooth exit. There are several things that you can do to...
You rely on your job to pay your bills, provide for your family and maintain your way of life. If your employer recently terminated you from your position, you may worry about how you will continue to live in your home, purchase food, etc. Although your employer can...
