Do Handshake Contracts Hold Up in Court?
In a perfect world, contracts wouldn’t be necessary. People would be able to chat and work together to make arrangements that work for everyone. Unfortunately, our world contains too much conflict for this to work out. That’s why California has set up specific contract laws to clarify what’s considered a contract and when agreements are […]
The Return of California’s Supplemental COVID-19 Sick Leave
California has been trying to balance opposing demands throughout the pandemic. On the one hand, the state government is dedicated to minimizing the infection rate as much as possible to protect residents. On the other, the lockdown measures that are most effective at protecting people also force them out of work, which has been disastrous […]
California Establishes New Workers’ Rights Section of Department of Justice
Protecting the rights of workers is a difficult job. Employers are driven largely by the desire to make money. That mission is often aided by stepping on the rights of workers. Many of these violations of workers’ rights escape the attention of California officials. A new bureau has been established to help California enforce worker […]
The Rights of Undocumented Workers in California
If you are undocumented and working in California, you are protected by California employment laws. Your employer may try to use your status to take advantage of you. If that happens, you need to speak to an experienced attorney. We can help you. Wage and Overtime Protections Undocumented workers are frequently targeted for wage theft. […]
Are Class Action Lawsuits Brought By Employees On The Rise?
There have been several employee-led class action lawsuits in the news recently. Workers at companies like Activision Blizzard, Mayfield Consumer Products, and Pratt & Whitney have all banded together to pursue legal action against their respective employers. But why have these class actions become so common? It’s because they’re one of the most effective tools […]
Is Your Employment Contract Legal?
The job market is at the top of the news cycle right now. From employers claiming that it’s impossible to find people to work to unions fighting to make working conditions better, it’s clear that workers currently hold the cards. There’s never been a better time to look more closely at your own employment contract. […]
New California Employment Laws for 2022 That You Need to Know
The new year always brings changes. This is especially true when it comes to legislation. The California Legislature typically selects January 1st as a convenient date for new laws to go into effect. Over the past year, the state government has focused on workers’ rights laws, approving many bills that will impact employers and employees […]
Can Your Employer Blacklist You?
In many crowded industries, people worry about losing out on employment opportunities for many reasons. Employers know this, and some use it against workers like you. That’s where the concept of the “blacklist” comes in. If you’re in a field with a lot of competition, your employer may try to force you to accept unsafe […]
The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act
Strikes are becoming more common nationwide as many workers band together to fight for their rights. However, a strike requires a union to be most effective, and unions aren’t nearly as common as they used to be. A new law being considered by Congress intends to change that. The PRO Act is a new workers’ […]
California FMLA Laws: Your Legal Right to Medical Leave
Your health is one of your most important assets. If you don’t take care of yourself, everything from your personal life to your work performance suffers. That’s why it’s so important to take the time you need to recover after a medical event. As a whole, the US lags behind the rest of the world […]