FedEx Deals with Employment Law Case
A California woman was terminated from FedEx for entering her time card incorrectly. Although her employer most likely has not violated California Labor Laws, the woman claims that she was
read moreEmployment Law: Difference Between Independent Contractor and Employee
An independent contractor is a person or business that provides goods or services to another entity under the terms of a contract of agreement. An independent contractor, also known as
read moreWho Would Have Thought? The 10 Weirdest Laws
Top 10 Weird Laws From Around The World We figured we would spice it up this week and switch gears from employment law and talk about the weirdest laws you
read moreAge Discrimination in Employment Act Violations
In tough economic times, finding employment is tough, unfortunately even harder for older employees. Some employers often assume that older employees are close to retirement and don’t need a job,
read moreEmployment Law: Pregnancy Discrimination Accommodations
Last month, a California Court of Appeal voted yes on Sanchez v. Swissport, Inc. a case where a California woman was terminated for being unable to return to her job
read moreReligious Discrimination: Know Your Rights
In the last few years, religious discrimination in the workplace has been on the rise. Laws on religious discrimination are quite confusing and contradictory. For example, you can't make employment
read moreEmployment Rights Against Retaliation: Whistleblowing
In November 2012, President Barack Obama signed new whistleblower protections into law. Also known as the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, consists of protections for federal employees who are terminated for
read moreEmployment Law: When California Employers Must Pay for Travel
Travel Time Pay Rules in California (2022): Are you an hourly worker? Did you know that California law requires that hourly workers be paid for hours worked, which may include
read moreAre You Working in a Hostile Work Environment?
How to Know If You Have a Hostile Work Environment "Hostile work environment" is often misunderstood. Many believe that such an environment is when one employee dislikes another and intentionally
read moreThe Dangers of Social Media and Employee Discipline
I am sure you have heard of employees exploiting their work environment on social media for all to see. Whether they intentionally did it or were in a moment of
read more